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finding a sensor site.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Anthea pena Mar 2, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
too often i will put a sensor in a spot that bleeds profusely, so much that the sensor will not stick and then it swells and bruises does any one have any suggestions about choosing sensor sitesContinue
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Anthea pena replied to hi it's dave's discussion 'finding a sensor site.'"Depends on you. I injected for years in hips & stomach so it ended sore & unreliable. .Now I have pump its a vast improvement. My nurse advised trying legs for sensor, it works brilliantly, easier than reaching round to my hip. then I put…"
jmac replied to hi it's dave's discussion 'finding a sensor site.'"This happend to me once. I have the best luck on the side of my stomach right under the ribs. No bleeding, out of the way and easy to insert."
educatedfarmwife replied to hi it's dave's discussion 'finding a sensor site.'"I have the same problems. I did read somewhere that if you hold pressure on the sensor for a few minutes it makes the bleeding stop. Also, my diabetes educator said to change the sensor insertion angle and try it again.... still trial and error…"
Marps left a comment for hi it's dave"Hi Dave- Welcome to the family! You are sure to find people here who can help with your experiences and make your diabetes life better and easier... or at least more "livable" :)"
Marps replied to hi it's dave's discussion 'finding a sensor site.'"Hi Dave
Where have you tried so far? I find that I can put my sensor in the "dip" of where my abs meet my ribs. I have a gully there. It's really muscular, but in that gully it seems to be really consistent readings and matches my BG…"
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too often i will put a sensor in a spot that bleeds profusely, so much that the sensor will not stick and then it swells and bruises does any one have any suggestions about choosing sensor sitesSee More
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- discuss, problems with pump/sensor therapy
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- November 1, 1975
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- At 11:17am on March 18, 2013,
Linda G said… HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE!!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
(You haven't been on in a LONG while...I hope everything is OK)
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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- At 4:45am on March 18, 2010,
Pauly said… - Happy Birthday Dave! Enjoy the day.... Take care.
- At 8:01pm on February 11, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to Tudiabets Dave!
- At 1:53pm on February 11, 2010, Marps said…
- Hi Dave- Welcome to the family! You are sure to find people here who can help with your experiences and make your diabetes life better and easier... or at least more "livable" :)
- At 7:48pm on February 8, 2010,
Robyn said… - Hello and Welcome!
- At 12:28pm on February 8, 2010,
Doris D said… - Welcome to our really big family Dave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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