Changing a sensor – Blood sugar monitoring

This about changing the actual sensor attached to Meila. This is supposed to last for 10 days once attched but things can go wrong, or it comes unstuck or fails.

Step 1 of 7

Take out one of these sensors - a new box

Step 2 of 7

You only need these two parts from the sensor kit

Step 3 of 7

<p>Identify what area of Meila body show will have the new sensor applied. Upper arm or upper thigh on both sides of body. Can also do flesh parts of lower back if required. </p><p><br></p><p>Once locatons sorted - ensure its clean and spray with even spread of Flixonase.</p><p>This lives in Meilas main Flowery insulin bag</p>

Identify what area of Meila body show will have the new sensor applied. Upper arm or upper thigh on both sides of body. Can also do flesh parts of lower back if required.

Once locatons sorted - ensure its clean and spray with even spread of Flixonase.

This lives in Meilas main Flowery insulin bag

Step 4 of 7

While the Flixonase is drying, take the two parts of the sensor, remove plastic covers and push them together so the sensor patch is now part of the application tool

Step 5 of 7

Now the area is dry and ready for application

Take the Sensor application tool and push firmly onto the area. There will be a louder clunk/click of the sensor being installed.

press firmly, then take care in lifting the tool off, ensure the sensor is stuck to the area well.

Step 6 of 7

Once the tool is completed, it can be thrown away

Press around the sensor to ensure it stuck firmly
Take a Plaster patch, and place over the whole sensor to protect it.

Step 7 of 7

Connecting the App to the new sensor

Open the Sensor app on Meila's phone
Follow directions on app
Simply scan new sensor with back of phone
Then wait for 1hr as sensor is calibrating/warming up
This will automatically start reading when ready.