User's Manual

Problems at the Sensor Application Site
Problem What It May Mean What To Do
The Sensor is
not sticking
to your skin.
The site is not free
of dirt, oil, hair, or
sweat.
1. Remove the Sensor.
2. Consider shaving and/or
cleaning the site with soap
and water.
3. Follow the instructions in
Applying and Starting Your
Sensor sections.
Skin irritation
at the Sensor
application
site.
Seams or other
constrictive clothing
or accessories
causing friction at
the site.
Ensure that nothing rubs on the
site.
You may be sensitive
to the adhesive
material.
If the irritation is where the
adhesive touches skin, contact
your health care professional to
identify the best solution.
Problems Starting Your Sensor or Receiving Sensor
Readings
Display What It May Mean What To Do
New Sensor
Starting Up
Sensor is not ready
to read glucose.
Wait until the 60 minute Sensor
start-up period has completed.
Scan
Timeout
The Reader is not
held close enough
to the Sensor.
Hold the Reader within
1.5 inches (4 cm) of the Sensor.
Bring the screen of the Reader
close to the Sensor.
Sensor Ended The Sensor life has
ended.
Apply and start a new Sensor.
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