- Be proactive. If you have a history of sensitivity to adhesives, let your healthcare provider know before application1.
- Start with a clean slate. Use non-moisturizing, fragrance-free soap to wash the area where you’ll apply the sensor. Follow up with an alcohol wipe to remove oils, and let the skin air-dry fully before application1.
- Select the correct site. Avoid scars, moles, stretch marks, and lumps1.
- Dress for (sensor) success. Avoid tight clothing or accessories that may rub against the sensor once it is placed1.
- Rotate the placement site for each new sensor1.
1 diaTribe Learn: Does Your Diabetes Device Bother Your Skin?. Accessed March 27, 2024 from: https://diatribe.org/does-your-diabetes-device-bother-your-skin.