• Guest - w'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the 2025 Survey »

Type 1 Dexcom G4/CGM: continuous glucose monitor

M

mhuiz

Member
Messages
8
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Hello,

I've recently been set up with the Dexcom G4. Now, I am wondering where everyone is placing them around their bodies. I was only shown the stomach and the health care providers never mentioned anywhere else. I am slowly realizing that the stomach isn't an ideal place for me especially if I am wearing some form fitting clothing. Where else would be a good site to try? Also, please enlighten me on the site if it's a horizontal or vertical insertion with the sensor.
 
Hi

I have put the sensors on my tummy underneath tight fitting lycra pants and it doesn't affect the data transmission.
I also put them on my arm and they work all ok there too.
 
We get great readings and it lasts well on my daughters upper arm.
 
mhuiz said:
Hello,

I've recently been set up with the Dexcom G4. Now, I am wondering where everyone is placing them around their bodies. I was only shown the stomach and the health care providers never mentioned anywhere else. I am slowly realizing that the stomach isn't an ideal place for me especially if I am wearing some form fitting clothing. Where else would be a good site to try? Also, please enlighten me on the site if it's a horizontal or vertical insertion with the sensor.
Click to expand...
I normally use my upper arm, just remember though if you have a faulty sensor that it's placed in your tummy when Dexcom ask :)
 
Back
Top