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11-14-2007, 01:56 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Western WA
Posts: 468
| | | Sensor sites
I inserted my second sensor tonight.
When I went in to my docs office for training, I wanted to put the sensor in my thigh. I use Sils there and they are comfortable and work great. They were really opposed to the idea of using the sensor there. I couldn't figure out why..
Well, this evening, I put the sensor in to my thigh. Ouch. I'm very lean (5'9"/150) and the sensors are seemingly just too long to wear in my thigh. I angled it less than 45 for sure, yet still, when I stood up and used my leg muscles, I felt the sensor tip poking them, meaning a sharp painful jab. No way I could just deal with it for a week or more. Lesson learned.
Not wanting to waste the $35 sensor, I pulled it out, and very carefully rethreaded the introducer needle on to the sensor wire. I put the protective shield back on the needle to re-lubricate the needle, as the sleeve had lubricant still on its inside walls. I then re-inserted the sensor in to my abdomen, and am waiting on my first calibration. Hope it goes well.. the isig is 23.17 right now, so it is looking hopeful.
I don't recommend that others do this, just sharing my experience.
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T1 ~11 yrs
Minimed 522 w/ CGMS
Lifescan Ultra2 / BD Logic
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11-14-2007, 08:47 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: NC
Posts: 7,314
| | Ouch Shane. 
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11-14-2007, 09:12 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH
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| | | I put my last sensor in my thigh for the first time. I use the comforts which are like the sils. However...I use the comfort short. Maybe you should see if they make a short sil.
The sensor went in fine and feels fine besides itching to no end. The main problem I see with using the thighs is being careful to stay away from the pockets (I didn't think of that when I inserted and now depending on which pants I wear and how low the pocket goes is if I can put my keys in that pocket.)
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●Type 1 diabetic for 25 years (11 months old)
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~IR 1000 (Dec. 2002-Jan. 2005)
~IR 1200 (Jan. 2005 - ?)
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11-14-2007, 10:36 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Western WA
Posts: 468
| | | Kevin, I didn't know you had started on a CGMS! Which one?
I do use the short version of the comfort/sil sets.
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-Shane
T1 ~11 yrs
Minimed 522 w/ CGMS
Lifescan Ultra2 / BD Logic
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11-14-2007, 10:43 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Originally Posted by condensr  Kevin, I didn't know you had started on a CGMS! Which one?
I do use the short version of the comfort/sil sets. | Shows what I get for not reading, lol. I'm not on one, I was thinking you meant pump sites.
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●Type 1 diabetic for 25 years (11 months old)
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●LifeScan OneTouch UltraSmart Diabetes is an Art, NOT a Science. You must master the control by skills and not by knowledge alone. |
11-14-2007, 11:22 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-West
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| | Shane, like you, I've re-threaded sensors (2) when I didn't want to waste the $35. One time, it worked, but the other time, when I went to pull the introducer needle out, the sensor part went inverted (Oops!). I haven't put in my last sensor yet (of my second 4 pack), but will probably do so right before my trip. The boys usually want to know what my BGs are at any given time while traveling, so it will be handy for them to see for themselves...I still poke to test (a lot), but if I am sure that the sensor is right, then I won't poke.
I've not used my thighs....not because I'm thin, but because I have a great deal of muscle there & almost every time I've tried a shot or infusion set there, I've had issues (i.e. bruising, swelling, bleeding, etc.).
It does suck when sensors don't work....esp. at $35 a pop!  Here's hoping your re-insertion worked well.
__________________ ALL my love, Carwy & Best wishes for a healthy new beginning! 
Saying prayers for him & all our friends, every day.
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MM506,7,8,11 & 12, Cozmo, Animas 1200 & 1250 Many
A1C: 6.4
Type I 26yrs, pumping 12
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