Sensor angle Angle UPDATE :)
Has anyone tried a shallow sensor insertion angle and had it work?
I love my CGM but the sensors are killing me. The 45 angle is not only leaving me bruised but bleeding for hours after it is inserted. I know the whole thing has to be in but I am thinking I am going to start playing with the angle a bit and I wanted to know if anyone else has.
I know the sensor has to be in the that special ( forgot what it is called) tissue place but really one length is not one size fits all. Share all your wisdom please for us less enlightened
Be well and be loved
************UPDATE************
SO I found an angle that works for me. Thank you everyone. 30 degrees is my fit with readings that match my meter almost perfect. I still only have 2 places I can wear it but this my second sensor tested at this angle. The first lasted 2 days I knocked it out :P but the readings were great. This one is on its 3rd day and still giving me great results. It saved me last yesterday from a very bad low. Woke me up this morning with a bad site. I know this angle is weird and not suppose to be good but it works at least for me. I might have to change it later though I am trying to gain weight so maybe 15 pounds later the angle will have to change but that would be a good thing.
Thanks again, take care and be loved
I love my CGM but the sensors are killing me. The 45 angle is not only leaving me bruised but bleeding for hours after it is inserted. I know the whole thing has to be in but I am thinking I am going to start playing with the angle a bit and I wanted to know if anyone else has.
I know the sensor has to be in the that special ( forgot what it is called) tissue place but really one length is not one size fits all. Share all your wisdom please for us less enlightened
Be well and be loved
************UPDATE************
SO I found an angle that works for me. Thank you everyone. 30 degrees is my fit with readings that match my meter almost perfect. I still only have 2 places I can wear it but this my second sensor tested at this angle. The first lasted 2 days I knocked it out :P but the readings were great. This one is on its 3rd day and still giving me great results. It saved me last yesterday from a very bad low. Woke me up this morning with a bad site. I know this angle is weird and not suppose to be good but it works at least for me. I might have to change it later though I am trying to gain weight so maybe 15 pounds later the angle will have to change but that would be a good thing.
Thanks again, take care and be loved
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Permalink Reply by Jody20 on -
Thanks to all that have responded to my question. It has given me some insite to how this may work for me. I am on my second sensor started today. The first lasted 7 days and I attribute the loss to my poor control during this period. The sensor did not end or die. It was giving poor readings and I had a tape sensitivity issue as well. The Polyskin that I was using created a bad rash at the edges of the tape. I am trying a different product today and I hope that it agrees with my skin better.
Jody20
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Permalink Reply by Laura on -
Oh boy I can not use polyskin without a awful rash. Can you try IV3000?
let me know and be loved
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Permalink Reply by Staci on -
Maybe because I have been using needles for 48+ years the insertion is not a problem. I started with the stomach area but have moved to my lower rear hip under my pant line and I cannot feel it at all; only when my tape starts to pull. I use the purple Nexcare and it holds the sensor and transmitter down very well despite what comes with the sensor.
I don't like the insertion thing but what are the true options. Been using the CGMS with the MM522 (but not as a pump) for over a year. Very few bleeding issues but it has happened. I try to insert an angle I am comfortable with and after the sensor gets "wet" turn the pump on. I usually do this at night so it has time to set. Other experienced people tell me the same thing. MM just came out with a new slightly smaller transmitter too that I was able to upgrade to because the original was out of warranty. Still very grateful for the CGMS. I feel lost not wearing it even for a few hours. Remember with this a calibration is the key to good readings.
Staci
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