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Permalink Reply by Leotha Fleming III on December 27, 2012 at 8:32pm

I have the same problem, with my inserting the sensor. I am about 5'9 and 145lbs so my problem is the fact I don't have much fat to insert my sensor or my infusion set. What I have noticed, is that when I insert my sensor and infusion set in fat (when I can find it) its painless! When I can not find fat no where for my infusion set or sensor, I cry like a baby.

Permalink Reply by DeeJay on January 8, 2013 at 9:25am

Same here! I have a very difficult time finding fat anywhere on me!Im limited to my bottom and thighs where I have mostly muscle in those areas but more fat than in my abdomen.

Permalink Reply by Korrie on December 27, 2012 at 10:33pm

I no longer use MM CGMS, have switched to the Dexcom, however, I still ice the area I am going to insert prior to the insertion - a ice cube and a paper towel to catch the drips. Then prep site as usual with alcohol wipe - you just have to make sure the area is dry (takes longer for alcohol to evaporate and the cold skin to dry) so the sensor tape sticks. Helps with bleeding too. Good luck! I agree that MM CGMS needle is huge!

Permalink Reply by DeeJay on January 8, 2013 at 9:27am

Yes they are. I hate to consider Dexcom over MM just because of the insane needle and pain. I love the MM sensor and I will do whatever it takes to stop the pain so I will not have to switch! If I cant I will Just have to take the pain because I honestly cannot live without my sensor.

Permalink Reply by Amber Gentry on January 23, 2013 at 2:16pm

read and agree with a lot of what was said in the comments. I just remind myself that the lancet for testing my blood when I was first diagnosed (20+ years ago) left bruises and they called it the guillotine.. and look how far they've come.

Permalink Reply by David C Weisberg on January 23, 2013 at 9:09pm

Those of you who are lucky to have no fat in which to place the sensor, just pinch up the skin before inserting so that the canula goes under the skin and not into the muscle.

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