Finally, this is a highly recommend procedure for people that live in high humidity and temperature environment and are active!

I appreciate the CLEAR AND TO THE POINT VIDEO. And nice lady, your project your voice PERFECTLY in your portion of the video. KUDOS.

One thing that bothers me about this set up? Too. many steps. I really hope Medtronic starts to make sensors that are way smaller, like the Libre 3 and really doesn't need all that tape. Just seems Medtronic needs to move forward and not stay with the same ole same ole. I wear this CGM but also use the Libre 3 as it is way smaller, flatter and lasts for 14 days. Thanks for the video

I just got this sensor and i dont like it. Dont know why my doctors thought this was better but my dexcom was so much easier.

I used this method for a while. Then another sensor user gave me a couple of tips that have helped me (back in the early Guardian 3 software versions with nonsense change sensor after BG not accepted alerts) and I have changed one step as well for the second oval tape. First tip is to use alcohol swab to clean insertion area. Then remove the FULL release liner/paper on the sensor patch before insertion. I kept having the sensor move when removing the insertion needle when only the tiny adhesive adhered. Now, RARELY have sensor come loose during insertion/prep. First oval tape applied as described sans prep wipe. Second, I use some extra cut-in-half patches from the old Elite sensors or similar cut smith & nephew tape to add to the wide part of the patch with the opening towards the tab for securing the transmitter. That gives the back of the patch more support tape, especially for summers to prevent the transmitter lifting the tape during movement and perspiration. The second oval tape, I apply with the wide part just behind the tab for transmitter securing with the hole over the tab. Then insert transmitter and secure with tab. Fewer wrinkles in the tape mean less chance for moisture to get under the oval patches and tape plus less cleaning adhesive off the transmitter. Done well for several summers in the Idaho panhandle. Maybe this will give users another option to try.

Helpful 🙏

I had sensors ruined by small amount of bleeding on insertion sometimes.It might fail hours later....Now I use ice pack in bag for 5 minutes before insertion.It won't prevent all bleeding, but can help a bit.

Great video. Is there a video with the whole procedure from insertion to taping?

After about 8 years on the 670G pump I am now replacing that with the 780G w/ CGM. Been hesitant on the CGM since I have no issues testing my BG several times (Type 1 for 62 yrs) I must say this process is not helping me with swaying to the CGM! Cost, amount of steps & the fact that you pretty much need an assistant for the back of your arm (that area is highly recommended by Medtronic! ) Ya - I have three hands to perform that.....ridiculous. Hoping future design, like most devices these days, starts to become smaller and less involved. 🤔

You say to use extra tape if necessary but you only send enough for the number of sensors ordered . Can you get extras when placing a sensor order?

In 4.5 years, I have never, ever, applied the first piece of oval tape BEFORE connecting the transmitter. Is that the recommended procedure? It is not how I was originally trained.

Is this painful or uncomfortable feeling

do you include 2 oval tape patches per sensor?

I thought you could only use it on back of atms

This system is sooooo poor. Cannot believe it is Medtronic that came up with this.