The CGM device is minimally invasive. Each device has a filament the size of a kitten's whisker that sits just below the skin. With the Stelo Biosensor, you put on a new sensor every 15 days, and remove the old one (it's like peeling off a band-aid).
The Dexcom auto applicator was designed to make sensor insertions easier and more consistent. According to a survey of Dexcom users, 84% reported that the initial sensor insertion was painless, and 100% reported that the applicator was easy to use.
If you feel pain or discomfort
Try changing the placement of your next sensor to another part of your body. We recommend not consecutively using the same location twice, but changing the location with every new sensor.
If pain or discomfort occurs and you need to take your sensor off early, please contact support@signos.com prior to removal for troubleshooting.
You can stay on track by putting on one of the sensors in your package instead of waiting for the replacement to arrive.
1 Shah V LL, Wadwa P, et al. Performance of a Factory-Calibrated Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Utilizing an Automated Sensor Applicator. Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics. 2018;20(6).
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