I had a hard lump on mine. Some weird scab I think. I'm taking a few days off.Just taken the sensor off and discovered that the reason it itched for a few days was bleeding. The adhesive after fourteen days also pulled some skin off! Ouch.
I've put my latest sensor on my upper thigh. Seems to be accurate but I accidentally pulled on it and there's now a constant aching feeling around the area. Any opinions on whether I should take it off? Worried if it could be doing any harm.
Also, my last sensor on my arm has left a nasty red rash. It's not at all itchy or painful - any tips for what I can use on it?
Just taken the sensor off and discovered that the reason it itched for a few days was bleeding. The adhesive after fourteen days also pulled some skin off! Ouch.
Thanks! I persevered and it went after a couple days...feels fine now so think it was just from where I hit it. Appreciate the tips for the rash too - will try the Compeed blister plaster and BioOil.I've had an aching feeling occasionally on the odd sensor - especially when I've hit the sensor on the door - I really should be more careful. Anyway, it didn't seem to do any harm and stopped within a couple of days. Maybe give it a couple of days and if still aching, ring Abbott to see what they say. Obviously don't admit it's not on your arm!
As for the rash, I've found the mark takes flippin ages to heal, but the quickest method for me has been to clean it thoroughly and put a Compeed blister plaster on it and keep that on for a week, then use BioOil once I've removed the plaster.
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Yep - they replaced mine when it stopped accepting BG strips@Hill28 - my scanner's on/off switch is a little temperamental at times, but hasn't felt like it's breaking. If you do think your's has a fault, ring Abbott - they should replace it as it's under a 2 year warranty - you shouldn't need to buy a new one. I think Emmotha and Robert have both had their's replaced although not for the same reason.
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