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Permalink Reply by John on November 24, 2011 at 10:18am

When I used the Navigator (version 1), I had similar problems. I ended up using Tagaderm, an IV transparent film dressing, to hold it in place (there are others by other makers). Look on the TuDiabetes web site--such dressings are discussed here by several others.

Permalink Reply by metheniac on November 24, 2011 at 10:39am

As discussed in many other threads, there are a number of adhesive helpers that will keep the sensor in place longer. I prefer the opti-flexifix tape. It works well for me. You mentioned that you like to use the hot tub. I was told that the hot tub will kill the sensor. Even when I used the Medtronic CGM, they said the same thing. Do you know something different? I would love to be able to use the hot tub without worrying about killing the sensor.
Thanks,

Permalink Reply by dino on November 24, 2011 at 10:50am

oh shoot.

Permalink Reply by Donald Hantsbarger on November 24, 2011 at 11:50am

I am on sensor number 9 and I have been using them on my upper arm about 4 to 5 inches down from my shoulder for me it works fine, same accuracy and I could sit in a hot tub and leave my arm out of the water.Might be worth a try.

Permalink Reply by Sandy Palmer on November 29, 2011 at 6:40am

Hi Donald, do you insert in your arm on your own or do you have someone that helps you. I would like to use my arm again but can't figure out how to get it there alone.

Permalink Reply by Maggie on January 3, 2012 at 5:35pm

Sandy- have you figured it out yet?
I inserted in my arm all by myself- not sure if I can explain how, but if you still need some tips- I'd be happy to try and share.

Maggie

Permalink Reply by Donald Hantsbarger on January 7, 2012 at 6:10pm

Sorry, the holidays were busy. I look in a mirror and turn sideways with all of the backing peeled off and the adhesive bowed backward I stick the center of the sensor pad and then starting with the top I work down the sides to the bottom. After the adhesive is holding all the way around it will hang by itself, then I squeeze the 2 tongs together with one hand and push up to make it drop off with the other hand hope this helps somehow, good luck

Permalink Reply by Cody Turner on November 24, 2011 at 1:39pm

I use mastisol, it is surgical strength skin adhesive

Permalink Reply by Ohio bike man on January 26, 2012 at 1:24am

Good adhesive, I use this also. i sweat and also use the hot tub atthe Y.

Permalink Reply by Nell on November 24, 2011 at 4:22pm

I just ordered opsite flexifix from amazon but it cost $7+ for shipping. No super saver on offer. I had to have it due to travel arrangements but I hope I can avoid the ship charge in future. I checked for local sites (CVS, Walgreens, RiteAid, KMart). Forgot walmart and target but .....

Permalink Reply by Kate on November 28, 2011 at 8:38am

+1 with the opsite flexifix. I found it's cheapest from American Diabetes Wholesale and you can use the TuDiabetes discount code (TUDIAB7).

Thanks to Kelly WPA and Natasha Bowlds for this info in this discussion!

Permalink Reply by jrtpup on December 5, 2011 at 10:34pm

+2. It does get ugly by about the 2 week mark, but well worth it - the stuff just doesn't come off.

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