Removing your blood sugar sensor

How to remove your blood sugar sensor at the end of day 14

Dr Haya Al Khatib avatar
Written by Dr Haya Al Khatib
Updated over a week ago

Please note: These instructions are only for sensors you read with an iPhone app.
If you received a reader with your sensor then follow these instructions instead.
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Removing the sensor is like removing a band-aid. You shouldn't experience any pain.

To make it easier to remove, try doing so after taking a warm shower as this will soften your skin.

Removal instructions

  1. Remove the bandage that covers your sensor.

  2. Pull up the edge of the adhesive that attaches the sensor to your skin.

  3. Slowly peel away the sensor in one motion.

  4. Dispose of the sensor following local regulations

You can remove any remaining sticky residue on your skin using warm, soapy water.

You may find that you have small pin pricks of blood on your arm where the sensor was stuck on. This is completely normal as the filament goes right underneath your skin. If this happens, use an alcohol wipe to clean the area and add a normal band aid to keep it covered.

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