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The recommended body areas for sensor insertion are 2 inches from the navel, 1 inch from the insulin pump infusion site, and 1 inch from any manual insulin injection site.
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Most users choose to apply their CGM sensors to the back of the arm
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, while it is also important to avoid areas with scarring, tattoos, bones, or irritation.
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A sensor just under the skin measures glucose levels 24 hours a day and sends results to a wearable device or cell phone.
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Medtronic provides instructions for insertion of glucose sensors in the MiniMed 770G system, MiniMed 670G, MiniMed 630G, and Guardian Connect systems. The recommended body areas for sensor insertion are 2 inches from the navel, 1 inch from the insulin pump infusion site, and 1 inch from any manual insulin injection site. Assistance may be needed for sensor insertion into the back of the upper arm and buttocks, and the site should be washed with soap and water and cleaned with an alcohol swab.
Locations for inserting glucose sensors | Medtronic Diabetes
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Most users choose to apply their CGM sensors to the back of the arm, where the sensor is less likely to swipe against door frames. It’s considered comfortable for sleeping, and it may help the adhesive stick longer because the tricep doesn’t twist and flex as much as the abdomen does.
Where Should You Wear Your CGM Sensor? – Diabetes Daily
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The Dexcom G7 and G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems are FDA-approved and a game-changer for diabetes patients who need to monitor their glucose levels continuously. The sensor and transmitter continuously monitor blood glucose levels and wirelessly transmit the information to a display device such as a phone or smartwatch. It is important to avoid areas with scarring, tattoos, bones, or irritation, and to change the location of the sensor each time.
Where should you insert & attach the Dexcom G7 or G6 CGM Sensor on your ...
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Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices help you manage Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes with fewer fingerstick tests. A sensor just under your skin measures your glucose levels 24 hours a day. A transmitter sends results to a wearable device or cell phone.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM): What Is It & How Does It Work
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Evaluation and Management (Separate Identifiable Service) An E/M CPT code can be billed on the same day as codes 95249, 95250, and/or 95251 if documentation supports the medical necessity of …
AACE GUIDE TO CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING (CGM)
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