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surface. You may contaminate the insertion site and suffer an infection if you
have unclean hands while inserting the Sensor.
6.2.5.4 Remove the Protective Liner from the Sensor Support
Mount
Bend the two-piece protective liner slightly on the edge so you can see the seam
between the two pieces. Hold the inserter part of the Sensor, and try not to
touch the adhesive surface. Remove the liners from the Sensor support mount
one after another.
6.2.5.5 Locate the Sensor Support Mount
If you are inserting the Sensor on your abdomen or lower back, place the Sensor
horizontally on your skin.
If you are inserting the Sensor on your upper arm or thigh, place the Sensor
vertically on your skin.
Move your fingers around the adhesive pad to secure it to your skin.
6.2.5.6 Remove the Safety Lock
Hold the Glucose Sensor with one hand. Firmly squeeze the two release tabs of
the safety lock with your thumb and index finger of the other hand, as you lift
the safety lock away from the inserter. Keep the safety lock, you will need it
later.
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