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Permalink Reply by Kelly on July 27, 2011 at 4:24pm

Hi Sportster,

I have had the same thing happen to me recently, as well as sensors that come out prematurely (not even lasting three days). I know it had been suggested to me to keep them in the fridge, but I haven't recently, and I wonder if that has ANYTHING to do with the problems I have experienced lately. It's been frustrating me and so I went without a sensor for a week or so...not the ideal situation there! Good luck with future insertions and keep me posted on how it's going.

~Kelly

Permalink Reply by Sportster on July 28, 2011 at 5:44am

He gr82bteaching,

Yes, it is frustrating and I almost stopped using it also but, I'm so afraid of going low during the night that I put my big girl panties on and tried sticking it in again. LOL

Permalink Reply by Trisha01 on July 27, 2011 at 4:40pm

Sportster,

Get a new inserter device. When you have to manually finish the insertion, it is time for a new one. I do not keep my sensors in the fridge. They are in my closet. I did have one bend at the tip on pullling it out. That was just after a manual insertion. I don't think that I pulled it out, at the same degrees, that I inserted it.

Trisha

Permalink Reply by Sportster on July 28, 2011 at 5:48am

Trisha01,

I actually bought a new inserter about 2 wks ago. I used my old one for 2 yrs and I figured that was the cause of the sensor not going in. But, I'm still having problems. It will insert only about 1/4" and when I try to push it in manually, it just refuses to go in.

Permalink Reply by Trisha01 on July 28, 2011 at 12:36pm

Sportster,

What is the lot number of those sensors? I'll check mine. I'm due for a new one tomorrow (Friday) evening. if I have that lot number, I'll use one and see what happens.

Trisha

Permalink Reply by Sportster on July 29, 2011 at 6:34am

The lot number is E231. Let me know how it goes.

Permalink Reply by Trisha01 on July 29, 2011 at 9:04am

Dang! I don't have any with that lot number, sorry. When the next order comes in, I'll check those as well. That order will be here about the 8th or 9th of August. I'll keep a lookout and will let you know. Good luck in the meantime.

Trisha

Permalink Reply by Sportster on July 29, 2011 at 12:09pm

Well, actually I'm glad you don't have that lot #. I wouldn't want you to have to stick yourself multiple times! LOL

Permalink Reply by Trisha01 on July 29, 2011 at 12:20pm

Thanks. LOL! Actually, I've only had pain a few times with insertion. Most of the time, it doesn't even feel like a pinch. I have a very high tolerance to pain. :)

Trisha

Permalink Reply by Sportster on July 29, 2011 at 2:02pm

I wish I had a high tolerance to pain. LOL...every time I have to insert a new one I crinch my eyes and press the button. Lately, I'm having more pain with my insulin pump injections than the CGM. I think I'm hitting little blood vessels. It burns like fire. I woke up this morning with high bg's and when I changed out the set, the canula was clogged with blood.

Permalink Reply by Trisha01 on August 10, 2011 at 10:32pm

Mine got here a couple of days ago. Lot number is not the one you have. Actually, the number is the same, but the letter isn't. Sorry. Hope you haven't had any more trouble with them.

Trisha

Permalink Reply by Sportster on August 11, 2011 at 5:23am

Thanks for getting back to me, Trisha!

Actually, I've inserted a new one since I've spoken to you and it inserted with no problems.

Have a good day, Kat

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