User guide

real-life stories of glucose sensor use
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troubleshooting basics
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Skin, Adhesion, and Dressings
You should discuss skin care, taping and adhesion with your educator. Actual skin allergy is rare. Most
skin issue reports are related to irritation and lack of adhesion. Some key points are:
• After contact with water, most adhesives will loosen. It is very common that the edges
‘peel’ up from the IV 3000® dressing after a bath, shower, or swimming. This does not
mean that the dressing must be replaced
• It is highly recommended that you put a transparent dressing to secure the system in
place and ensure that the sensor remains fully inserted underneath the skin
• Seasonal climate changes, skin lotions/creams, trapped moisture, or dierent clothing
may aect your sensor tape adhesion or the way your body reacts to it
• There are many kinds of tape you can try. Your healthcare provider can advise you
about which is best for you. You may nd that one works better than another. If
the tape bothers your skin or is not sticking, contact your healthcare provider for
assistance. With time and a little patience, you should nd a tape that will work for you
Allergy vs. sensitivity
Any allergy or sensitivity to the sensor or other components of the system should be reported to your
healthcare provider. Sensor allergy is very rare but is independent of any dressings worn or tried and
is directly coming from the sensor insertion site.
Note: Please report any redness, swelling or itchiness to you healthcare provider or to the Medtronic
Diabetes 24 Hour Product Helpline on 1800 777 808.
REAL-Life Stories of Glucose
Sensor Use
Note: Any adjustments made to your therapy and settings should be done after prior discussion with your
healthcare provider. Any therapy suggestions made in this guide are of a general nature only.
Using your glucose sensor is a key part of your diabetes care. For every challenge you
face, there is a good way to handle it. This chapter contains some common patient
stories that you may nd useful. Seeing how others have used their glucose sensor can
help you get the most from your treatment.
Changing the Glucose Sensor
Susan started wearing her glucose sensor on Monday morning, and things were going well. She
looked at the insulin pump screen every few hours. This told her all kinds of things about how her
glucose levels changed during the day and night. Late Saturday night, before going to bed, she
noticed the SENSOR END alarm on the screen.
What should she do next?
a) Insert a new glucose sensor
b) Perform a SNOOZE or and ALERT SILENCE
c) Remove the glucose sensor, turn o the glucose sensor feature on the insulin pump,
and insert a new glucose sensor the next morning
If Susan inserts a new glucose sensor before she goes to bed, she will be awakened for her initial
calibration 2 hours later. She cannot set an ALERT SILENCE or SNOOZE alarm for this feature, so the
best answer is:
c) Remove the glucose sensor, turn o the glucose sensor feature, and insert a new
glucose sensor the next morning
Notes:
• If she is worried about lows overnight, however, it may be best to put a new sensor in.
She may get more alarms overnight, though
• If she is not going to wear the glucose sensor for a long time, she should make sure
that she turns the glucose sensor feature o stop getting LOST SENSOR alarms
The next morning, Susan inserted a new sensor. After 5 to 7 minutes, the little antenna icon on the
screen still had not turned black.