[Diabetes-Talk] Thank you re Started with my Dexcom G5 today, and a question...

[Paul Magill]

Thank you all for your suggestions...

I thought I was just fumbled fingered, but can relax a little now that I
know its not just me.    

If those paper backing tabs that stick out a little from the adhesive patch
were larger, I think it would be easier...

Next Friday I'll be doing it again, so will let you know how it goes...

Thank you  again,
Paul from Australia.

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Started with my Dexcom G5 today, and a
question...

I usually pull one side off and then with my thumb nail grab the center by
slipping my nail between the edge in the center and pulling it off.  Clean
and dry the area you will attach it to before taking the tabs off.

Joyce

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Started with my Dexcom G5 today, and a
question...

It is the trickiest part to it all!
I really can only offer, time and patience and let Dexcom know if one gets
too messed up to use, hopefully they will send you a replacement.
I try to find one of the tabs, around the center of the pad, and carefully
feel where it comes off easily and then go for the other.
Again, deep breaths and it should be easier as it goes!
	Tamera

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Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Started with my Dexcom G5 today, and a question...

Hi all,

 

Celabrations! 

 

Today a representative from the company that markets the Dexcom G5 in
Australia, came to my place and patiently stepped me through applying it and
setting it up.

 

So far, the only real issue I have, is pealing off the adhesive backing
tabs.  On my first attempt, my fingers also grabbed the adhesive patch, and
it tore.  

 

The second time I was more aware of how careful I needed to be, but found it
quite difficult to pull off the backing without damaging the actual adhesive
patch.  I think my fingers may not be as sensitive as they should be.

 

Can anyone please offer any suggestions on how to make this a bit easier?

 

With appreciation,

Paul from Australia

 

 

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