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      I providee an answer of low BG. But with that said, it is usually a false alarm (compression low from Dexcom sensor) With the stable bedtime BG and a TSlim X2 pump using CIQ and Sleep Mode, I consistently sleep between about 85 and 110 every night. The key to this is going to bed with a stable BG (85-110) and not having any IOB.
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      While middle-of-the-nght alerts are frustrating and irritating, I'm no longer terrified of dying from an extreme low in the middle of the night, so technology is still a win for me!
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      I get a notice of high glucose levels that occurred several hours ago!! WHY?
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      The same as Carrolyn Barloco. I often get messages in the middle of the night that my blood glucose level was either high or low 2, 3, or 4 hours ago. This is a completely useless piece of information, and absolutely NO REASON to wake me up. This is nothing but an ANNOYING alert. Tandem and Medtronic, if you're listening, please remove this function from your pumps.
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      I wake up with physical effects of lows. Odd thing is that if I am dreaming, I will often have the same effects within my dream. Like I will be on a plane to some exotic location and start searching for snacks! Does this happen to anyone else?
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      The same as Carrolyn Barloco. I often get messages in the middle of the night that my blood glucose level was either high or low 2, 3, or 4 hours ago. This is a completely useless piece of information, and absolutely NO REASON to wake me up. This is nothing but an ANNOYING alert. Tandem and Medtronic, if you're listening, please remove this function from your pumps.
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      Yes, I appreciate device improvements but some are just plain annoying and make a difficult journey Worse, not better. And the main complaint is unnecessary alerts the user cannot adjust.
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    If you are currently wearing a CGM, where on your body is your sensor placed right now?

    Home > LC Polls > If you are currently wearing a CGM, where on your body is your sensor placed right now?
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    Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard (nee Tackett) has dedicated her career to supporting the T1D community ever since she was diagnosed with T1D while in college in May 2013. Since then, she has worked for various diabetes organizations, focusing on research, advocacy, and community-building efforts for people with T1D and their loved ones. Sarah is currently the Senior Marketing Manager at T1D Exchange. Sarah and her husband live in NYC with their cat Gracie. In her spare time, she enjoys doing comedy, taking dance classes, visiting art museums, and exploring different neighborhoods in NYC.

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    33 Comments

    1. john36m

      Right now on abdomen. First time in forever. Usually on upper arm.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. Gary Ryan VanBuren

      Inner thighs last the best for me and give me the best readings. It also is not usually in the way for daily activities, playing with my children and I am able to sleep on either side or my stomach without compression lows

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    3. Daniel Bestvater

      currently on right arm. Usually use the abdomen, but will give it a break and use the arms for a couple months. I use the G6 and on my body I find the abdomen the most accurate.

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    4. Lisa Moir

      I wear mine on my chest. I move it from one side to the other. It doesn’t get in the way and I get great readings!!

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      1. Donna Brownley

        Me too!

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    5. Sahran Holiday

      CGM and Omnipod in same area to keep track. Bleed a lot so rotating is necessary. Arms heal the fastest, then outer thigh. Not enough area in my abdomen.

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    6. Rebecca Lambert

      Right forearm

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    7. Cindy DeLano

      Front of upper left arm.

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      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. kristina blake

      I could answer “all if the above” if it wasn’t specific to “right now”

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Jewels Doskicz

      Underside of right arm, below armpit

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Beverly Crosby

      Usually wear it on my left arm but now it’s on my left upper back.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. Mig Vascos

      Either thigh from the center in. They don’t work very well on my abdomen any more.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    12. betsy valian

      it would be interesting to see who has the best results according to body placement of sense… if there would be a difference?

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    13. Don (Lucky) Copps

      Front of left shoulder. Switch back-and-forth with every change. That way I can sleep on my side and Bluetooth transmission not interrupted by mattress and a pillow

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    14. ConnieT1D62

      Other. Far Right side of lower abdomen about 4 inches below the waistline.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    15. Wanacure

      Is this assuming all brands and manufacturers of CGMs make the same recommendations for site placement of their unique CGM? Well, they do NOT. Would it have been even more helpful to ask what make and model of CGM each voter and commentator is using? The comments suggest some CGM users are NOT following recommended sites advised…but are getting better results. These variations are very interesting to me, but for time being I’m following Dexcom 6 advice, and place each new sensor on different abdominal area.

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      1. KSannie

        Note that the manufacturers can only recommend sites used in the testing for government approval. But, for example, they want 1″ of fat for a Dexcom, and I have very few places that have that much fat, so I use sites that were approved in children, like my upper arm.

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    16. Janis Senungetuk

      On the outside middle of my left arm, between shoulder and elbow. I need to allow my right arm time to heal. Because of arthritis in both shoulders I’m unable to reach any areas on my upper and lower back. Abdomen is used for pump infusion sets. Other areas are too scarred from decades of MDI.

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    17. Sondra Mangan

      I alternate the front of upper arms with abdomen. My Omnipod goes on the back of upper arms. Front is better for no compression lows for me.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    18. Jneticdiabetic

      I selected buttocks as closest choice. I wear my CGM on the upper hip as that’s where I have the most padding. Stomach always kinks on me. Haven’t tried the arm because I use Medtronic & the tape tends to start looking unsightly.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    19. Randi Niemer

      Mine is in the front of my upper arm.

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    20. LizB

      I always use my arms but mostly use the front/inside. It’s hard for me to insert and tape it down on the back of my arm although I have done that too.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    21. Ken Raiche

      Always on the abdomen according to the manufacturers recommendation.

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    22. Siri Lachmansingh

      Left fore arm, after wearing a cgm for 4 years and a pump for 15 you need to get creative with sites!

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      1. Kaylea Bowers

        That’s where I’ve got mine too! 🙂

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    23. ellencherry

      I wear my Dexcom on the top of my forearm. It’s out of the way, never bumps anything, and leaves my biceps for my Omnipod.

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    24. Bonnie Lundblom

      I’m using my arms now almost all the time, rotating back and forth every 10 days. I do this because my arms give me by far the most accurate readings.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    25. Brandon Denson

      Right now my CGM is on my abdomen. This is usually the best place for me. Depending on which CGM I’m using at the time I may use my leg to change things up. I’ve tried using my arm but I always accidentally rip it off.

      #diabeticproblems

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    26. George Lovelace

      Below my Moobs (guess that might be called Abdomen but it is higher than that) and I sometimes use my Abdomen for the Infusion Set.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    27. Janice B

      Side of left upper arm.

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    28. Molly Jones

      My CGM is placed on my inner upper right arm, where there is slightly enough fatty tissue (not enough on the back). Next will be my left arm then the right side of my abdomen. These three places are rotated consistently.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    29. mjneuman815@gmail.com

      On my left bicep

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    30. Dorian Dowell

      Wear on upper arm – side or back.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply

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