Dexcom where to wear?

Are you tired of being attached to your glucose monitoring system at all times? Do you want more flexibility and freedom in terms of where to wear it? Fear not, because we have got the ultimate guide for Dexcom where to wear!

The Basics

Before diving into the different areas of your body where you can wear your Dexcom, let’s discuss some basic tips that apply regardless of placement.

Firstly, always clean the area before attaching anything. This will help ensure a secure attachment as well as prevent any potential infections.

Secondly, it’s important to rotate sites so that one area isn’t constantly under stress. By rotating sites every few readings or days (depending on how long you normally wear it), you’ll avoid any soreness or irritation from prolonged use.

Lastly, be aware that certain placements may affect your readings if they are consistently moving or flexing. Keep this in mind when choosing a site and make sure to calibrate accordingly.

Now on with the show!

Arms

One popular area for wearing a Dexcom is on either arm – both upper and lower portions work great! It is generally recommended to place it towards the backside of your arm rather than along the bicep.

Pro-tip: If wearing clothes with tight sleeves such as compression shirts or wetsuits, try placing it by your elbow so that there is less pressure applied.

Thighs

The thighs are another common placement option for those who don’t want something on their arms. Make sure when applying here that it won’t get rubbed against too much during daily activity; even though thighs might seem like a low profile choice which would not come in harm’s way easily but trust us – things happen (we’ve seen some shit).

Plus side – this location makes sensor replacement easy access since everything down there has ample real estate just waiting for some Dexcom goodies.

Stomach

The stomach region can provide great readings since it provides a lot of natural cushioning for the sensor. Make sure to avoid placing it in any areas that get compressed or rubbed frequently, as well as steering clear of belts and waistbands so that there is no extra pressure over time (no muffin tops allowed here).

Pro-tip: If you have a particularly high body fat percentage around your midsection, try working with an adhesive belt to hold down stubborn patches.

Lower Back/Buttocks

Let’s be honest…the buns are doing all the work so it’s only right they hold onto your Dexcom too! This location allows for full flexibility by not impeding movement while still getting accurate readings. However (and this is important) don’t place along the sacrum – there isn’t enough subcutaneous tissue to naturally provide adequate buffering (remember how nice cushioning was before?).

Table:

Location Pros Cons
Arms Easy access for removal
Secure placement
Readings could be impacted if constantly flexed
Thighs Large area
Easy access
Comfortable

Wrists

If arms aren’t your thing, but upper-body weirdness is…just..being blunt, consider using your wristwatch space; definitely applicable if wearing long sleeves shirts when battle against short supply cloth options proves real. Ensure it’s positioned on the non-dominant hand and placed about three finger lengths away from where the palm ends (not further up than that though – this area has much less density). Just like proper wrist wear, be careful not to bump too hard against any objects.

Pro-tip: If working long hours on a keyboard…make sure to either turn the sensor around so it doesn’t get grinded or use speech-to-text for efficiency’s sake whilst keeping your readings intact.

Feet

It may seem strange at first but feet generally do the job just fine when no other location would work out (hey, who are we to judge)?! Detachments happen (proceed with caution); especially if you are moving about frequently or placing it in a foot location exhibiting skin irregularities. In order to avoid undesired attachments(professional fancy lingo) try rubbing off natural oils before placement and cover up afterwards (e.g., socks or something similar).

Table:
| Location | Pros | Cons |
| ————– | ———————- |———–|
| Wrist |Easy access
Non-intrusive |Risky due bumps
Potentially lower accuracy |
| Feet |Relatively rare option Comfortable |

Maintenance + Practicality

Keeping care of your Dexcom just as equally important (duh!) as wearing it properly; here’s some upkeep tricks:

  • To increase adhesion time-frame, use alcohol wipes prior application.
  • Keep extra adhesives tape handy (nothing lasts forever).
  • Try applying extra adhesive material over patches wherever needed.

Additionally, consider things specific towards your routine activities such as : if water sports(​woohoo fun) are involved then arm pieces surely win because thigh/hand ones consistently come in harm’s way. Quick upsides/downsides list is given below:

Table


Activity Incumbent placements Avoid
Running/Hiking Arms, Thighs Feet, Wrist
Swimming/Water Sports Arms , Lower Back/Buttocks Foot

Conclusion

So there you have it! A comprehensive guide to Dexcom where to wear that takes into account functionality and practicality (but also acknowledges personal preferences..we know someone’s out there with a preference for feet!).

Remember – when in doubt, always consult your physician or healthcare professional. And if all else fails…stick a sensor on your forehead!

Good luck and happy wearing (to the natural cool kid who optified their Dexcom reading)-oh snap!!

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