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Permalink Reply by Natalie ._c- on November 21, 2010 at 5:51pm

I use Tegaderm, which I like a lot better. It's easier to put on, sticks better, at least for me, and leaves less of a residue. Also, did you wipe the site with alcohol? Alcohol removes any skin oil, and makes sets and CGMs stick better.

I think you have to experiment around with the different tapes available.

As far as where to put the sensor, there is a lot of variety from person to person, and that will also need experimentation.

Natalie ._c-

Permalink Reply by wallskev on November 23, 2010 at 4:30pm

I like the IV3000 and here is how I apply:

1. Wipe Area with Alcohol Swap and let air dry
2. I cut a IV3000 in Half so I can put 1/2 on just the sensor.
3. I cut a small 1/2" sq piece of paper to put on top of the Transmitter.
The paper prevents the IV3000 residue from gumming up the Transmitter
4. I use the other half of the IV3000 on the Transmitter to hold it down and the paper over the plastic of the Transmitter
I make sure their is a very small space between the 2 half sheets
5. I then put a 2nd IV3000 in the opposite direction over top of both the Sensor and Transmitter to make a water tight area around the Transmitter.

I have been having good luck with this routine. Give it a try.

Kevin

Permalink Reply by Lou A on June 21, 2012 at 7:02pm

I've had the MM CGM about two weeks and in reading the blogs I never used the IV3000. I use "Hypaflex" 4" tape and haven't had any problems. Hypaflex is the same tape that is used for our quick-sets and sensors. There are others but for the cost this is the best for me. I hope that this helps.