User Manual

16 Chapter 3
Areas to avoid:
➠ Frequently used injection or pump/sensor sites
➠ Belt or waistline
➠ 2-inch area around navel
➠ Site where clothing will rub or constrict
➠ Scarred or atrophied tissue
➠ Areas subjected to rigorous movement
➠ Never insert the sensor within 2 inches from the pump infusion site or within 3 inches from the
manual injection site.
NOTE - Clean site with alcohol, making sure site is dry before inserting the sensor. Do NOT use
skin-preparation solutions prior to insertion. However, I.V. Prep may be used after insertion and
before applying a sterile dressing. Lift back of tape slightly to apply I.V. Prep.
Always refer to the instructions that shipped with your glucose sensor.
1 Wash your hands. 2 Clean and dry the sensor site.