Sensor Placed in the Back of the Arm?

So I have been reading past posts and people refer to putting their sensors in the back of their arms. Where exactly do you place them? I were a minimed sensor and the stomach area is to precious for pump sites that I always use my leg. I am interested in having an alternative to using my leg and would like more details on the arm.

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Permalink Reply by jrtpup on December 16, 2011 at 6:48pm

Hope this helps. That's my elbow to the right.

Permalink Reply by Marci on December 16, 2011 at 6:59pm

Thanks, that helps!

Permalink Reply by Melitta on December 16, 2011 at 8:38pm

I use the back of my arm, up high in an area with some fat. It really works well for my Dexcom sensor: I get excellent accuracy. I don't insert it myself--I need assistance. But it is worth it.

Permalink Reply by jrtpup on December 16, 2011 at 10:01pm

I agree, it's the most accurate place I've found, but also can't do it myself! Second best seems to be almost-inner thigh.

Permalink Reply by John H on December 17, 2011 at 11:00am

I place mine on the side of the arm a bit towards the back. (Similar to photo above)
Advantage, I can do it myself.
Disadvantage, you need to be careful walking through doorways. Surprisingly enough that extra 1/4 inch makes a difference. I am pretty used to it by now.

Permalink Reply by Niko on January 12, 2012 at 7:08pm