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Sensors and transmitters

Sensors and transmitters

Find help with using the continuous glucose monitors and transmitter.

Are the sensor and transmitter waterproof?

How does the patch stay on?

What's the best way to prepare the skin for a sensor?

Do paracetamol or vitamin tablets cause a spike?

Does the needle on the sensor applicator retract or stay in your arm?

How do you calibrate an Aidex sensor?

My sensor is causing pain or discomfort. Is that normal?

Libre sensors

How often should I charge the transmitter?

General FAQs

Are sensors putting a needle in my bloodstream to measure glucose?

I’m going into hospital, can I wear the sensor?

Why is there a huge spike when the sensor starts?

Can I wear the sensors in the shower, bath, swimming pool or sauna?

Should I alternate arms when replacing a sensor?

Which arm should the sensor go on?

What do I do with a sensor after 2 weeks?

What is the sensor?

Is there a needle in the sensor?

How often do the sensors need to be changed?

Where do I wear the sensor?

I’ve accidentally torn off my sensor, can I put it back in?

How do I remove and change the sensor after 2 weeks?

I’ve changed my sensor and now my line seems much higher than before – what’s happened?

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