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CGM What Is The Best Way To Keep The Cam On? I Have A Problem That The Cam Falls Off!

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Long Valley, NJ
June 30
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This is a little different, I was a freestyle libre user. Are used to get the stickers and stick it on top of the sensor that helped it stay on you can get about 4 to 5 for about 12 bucks. Some of them are on Amazon. You can get someone Etsy. They come in different designs. I do wanna make you aware of a problem with the freestyle libre that I’ve come across. If you check your blood sugar with the libre and compare it to the blood stick, you may find that there is a big difference. I suggest you try it and find out. Because that could be very dangerous. I know a lot of insurances use the free style libre and doesn’t give you an option for anything else. But at least if you know about how much the difference is, you can get a more accurate reading as to what your blood sugar really is.

July 15
A DiabetesTeam Member

FreeStyle will also replace any monitor that fails to work for 14 days. Goto WWW.freestyle.Abbot/supportform or in the US call (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators)
For everywhere else go to www.Abbott.com
Freestyle recommends that the sensor be placed on the underside of the upper arm.
There is a good video on youtube : SHOCKING Freestyle Libre Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making!

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June 30
A DiabetesTeam Member

Where are you sticking the sensor? Needs to.be somewhere it doesn't catch on your clothes

June 30
A DiabetesTeam Member

Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) can sometimes fall off, which can be frustrating. Here are some tips to help keep your CGM in place:

1. Skin Preparation: Clean the area with alcohol wipes before applying the CGM to remove oils and dirt
2. Adhesive Patches: Use additional adhesive patches or tapes designed for CGMs to Show Full Answer

Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) can sometimes fall off, which can be frustrating. Here are some tips to help keep your CGM in place:

1. Skin Preparation: Clean the area with alcohol wipes before applying the CGM to remove oils and dirt.
2. Adhesive Patches: Use additional adhesive patches or tapes designed for CGMs to secure the device.
3. Skin Tac: Apply a liquid adhesive like Skin Tac to the area before placing the CGM.
4. Tegaderm or IV3000: Cover the CGM with a transparent dressing like Tegaderm or IV3000 for extra security.
5. Avoid Moisture: Try to keep the area dry and avoid excessive sweating or water exposure.

These methods can help ensure your CGM stays in place and continues to provide accurate readings.

June 30
A DiabetesTeam Member

I cleaned the area plus more, I use the patch that comes with it! Sometimes I use tax, and an other patch that covers the cgm !

June 30

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