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<blockquote data-quote="GrantGam" data-source="post: 1312201" data-attributes="member: 295621"><p>Hi [USER=347367]@Marion1102[/USER]. When you clean the insertion site with the alcohol swab, do you allow a good 5-10 minutes before applying the Libre? The instructions do not mention this, but I've found that any left over moisture from the alcohol swab can affect the efficiency of the adhesive on the Libre. It naturally evaporates from your skin, but it may take a wee while - especially if you're cold at the time.</p><p></p><p>I'm not sure as to why your sensors are causing you pain though... You're obviously inserting them into the rear of your arm (fattiest part) as per the diagram on the enclosed leaflet?</p><p></p><p>Others on the forum have used this product with good results for insulin pump infusion sets, CGM's and the Libre FGM:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Opsite-Flexifix-Transparent-Film-5cmx1m/dp/B005UREPVS" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Opsite-Flexifix-Transparent-Film-5cmx1m/dp/B005UREPVS</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GrantGam, post: 1312201, member: 295621"] Hi [USER=347367]@Marion1102[/USER]. When you clean the insertion site with the alcohol swab, do you allow a good 5-10 minutes before applying the Libre? The instructions do not mention this, but I've found that any left over moisture from the alcohol swab can affect the efficiency of the adhesive on the Libre. It naturally evaporates from your skin, but it may take a wee while - especially if you're cold at the time. I'm not sure as to why your sensors are causing you pain though... You're obviously inserting them into the rear of your arm (fattiest part) as per the diagram on the enclosed leaflet? Others on the forum have used this product with good results for insulin pump infusion sets, CGM's and the Libre FGM: [URL]https://www.amazon.co.uk/Opsite-Flexifix-Transparent-Film-5cmx1m/dp/B005UREPVS[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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