OVER
20 Glossary (con’t)
Reports Information about your glucose levels shown in a way to help you and your healthcare team
analyze changes in your glucose levels and your treatment plan (such as changes in insulin doses,
carbohydrate intake, etc.) Several types of reports are available.
Sensor e part of the system that you insert under your skin. Each inserted sensor is intended to remain
in place and provide a continuous glucose reading for up to 5 days.
Sensor Code A number that you will nd on the sensor delivery unit packaging. is code number must
be entered into the receiver aer you insert a new sensor and before you complete the system
calibration.
Sensor Delivery
Unit
e sensor delivery unit is designed and packaged to enable safe insertion of the sensor into
your skin. e sensor delivery unit has 2 parts assembled and packaged together: the sensor
inserter with pre-installed sensor (which puts the tip of the sensor under your skin) and the
sensor support mount (which stays on your skin to hold the sensor in place and which attaches
the sensor to the transmitter).
Sensor Inserter e sensor inserter is a cylindrical-shaped, plastic-cased device. A pre-cocked, coiled spring is
connected to a stainless steel needle, used to guide the sensor for insertion. With a single push of
the insertion button, the needle guides the sensor into the skin and is quickly withdrawn from
the skin. e Locking Pin is designed to avoid accidental discharge of the sensor inserter. Do not
remove the locking pin until the sensor support mount is adhered to the skin.
Sensor Insertion
Button
With a single push of the insertion button, the needle guides the sensor into the skin and is
quickly withdrawn from the skin.
Sensor Insertion
Site
e place on your body where you insert a sensor, on either the abdomen or the back of the
upper arm. Always change the sensor insertion site each time a new sensor is used. e sensor
should be inserted at least 1 inch from the previous site.
Sensor Locking
Pin
A pin on the sensor delivery unit that was designed to prevent accidental release of the sensor.
is pin must be removed before the sensor can be inserted.
Sensor Release
Tabs
Parts of the sensor delivery unit that release the sensor inserter from the sensor support mount.
Sensor Support
Mount
e sensor support mount is designed to stay on your skin to hold the sensor in place and attach
the sensor to the transmitter. e blue release tabs release the sensor inserter from the sensor
support mount aer the sensor is inserted into the skin.
Sharps Container A safe place for disposal of sensor inserters and lancets.
Single-day
Statistics
A type of statistical report that shows a summary of glucose results in relation to your glucose
targets over a one-day period.
Site Rotation e practice of using a dierent location on the body each time you insert a new sensor. e new
Sensor should be inserted at least 1 inch from the previous site.
Skin Barriers Products that can help prevent irritation or sensitivity problems at the sensor insertion site.
Section 20 179 Glossary