Medtronic guardian Getting Started Manual - page 9
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st ep 1: insert inG t He GlUCose sensor
Site Selection
Choose a place on your body at least:
• 2 inches from your navel
• 2 inches from your insulin pump infusion site
• 3 inches from any manual insulin injection site
For best glucose sensor performance, avoid:
• Sites where clothing may rub or constrict
(for example your beltline)
• Sites where your body naturally bends a
great deal
• Sites that are scarred or have hardened tissue
or stretch marks
Note: Clinical trials for glucose sensors were performed
on sensors inserted in the abdominal area.
insertion
• Remove glucose sensor from package by holding the sensor base or tape. Do not hold
the glucose sensor by the introducer needle handle.
• Using an alcohol swab, clean the selected site prior to insertion.
• Allow the alcohol to dry, then follow the steps outlined on page 8 to insert the
glucose sensor.
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Proper insertion is important for optimal glucose sensor performance
and to prevent bleeding at the site.