I have had several good weeks of getting 6 days out of the Guardian sensors. I put the sensor in on Monday and take it out on Sunday morning.
I have had some issues with the left side of my stomach, as I mentioned previously. There was the bleed out incident, the didn't go all the way in incident, the shaving reaction incident and this week I had new incident.
I was prepared and ready to insert the sensor. I pushed the button and snap, the plunger of the insertion tool went down and the insertion needle stopped at the skin.
What is up with this?
I looked down and tried to push the sensor in, but the needle would not penetrate the skin. I pulled the insertion tool away from my skin and the tool slipped out of my hand and fell to the floor. The tool bounced off the floor and then insertion tool fell flat, but the sensor needle was stuck vertically in the carpet with the sensor raised slightly above height of the carpet.
Well, there goes another $15.00 for a wasted sensor. I don't think it would be a good idea to try and stick in me know. If it was dull to begin with, it is duller now and it is contaminated.
I started over with a new sensor. I pushed the button and snap, it sensor went in. Not a lick of trouble. I pulled the tape off and pulled the insertion needle out. No bleeding, yee! ha!
I have been waiting a little longer then the five minutes suggested in the users guide, before I start the sensor. It seems to start better and with fewer problems when there is more time between insertion and CGM start.
I brushed my teeth, shaved, put on after shave, took my vitamins and then I started the sensor.
I saw the five green flashes of the LED on the transmitter and the CGM recognized the sensor. After the two hour interval to take the first BG, I am back to the world of continuous glucose monitoring.
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I just got the CGM and started using it yesterday. Already I'm having huge issues with sensitivity/skin irritation. I hate this, but I want to use the CGM! Any ideas? It's nice to know there's someone else out there going through similar issues. ~ Mary
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Hey mes, All I can say is hang in there. eventually your skin will become less sensitive. I have not had any sensitivity issues for quite a while. I am dealing with location issues. i.e. trying to find new locations to place the sensor and minimize the damage to a single area. Take Care. dSwanDia.
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