CGM in the muscle on accident
Ok other than ouch… is this a problem?
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It doesn't have to be thankfully! Sometimes it means the readings are wonky but if they're not, you can keep using it as normal.
Don't push through discomfort if it doesn't go away though. Get a replacement if you have to remove it.
Thanks! Reading are matching fingerstick so I assume it’s accurate. I’ll leave it for a day and see if I need to move it or not. It’s only bugging me if I bump it.
It wont last because the skin and the muscle dont move together.
Yeah I’m ripping it off. It hurts I’m not dealing with this for 2 more weeks
My favorite spot right now is my upper thigh just at the end of hand when inout it in a pocket. Has worked better there than any other locations gets bonked less and stays cleaner longer. Chest, arm, belly have worked but not as well.
I always inject insulin in my thighs. I use my stomach for a heart med I have to inject. So it sort of left my arms for my CGM
How about chest? This video shows it (last segment) https://youtu.be/9yXm4xaW2rM?si=4UtUwSMD_I5HVh8A
It worked well for me. Anywhere but arm
Interesting! I may have to try that!!
If it’s just sore but not getting red, swollen, warm, or oozing, it’s usually not a problem. Keep an eye on it, and if pain, redness, or signs of infection show up, it’s best to change the site and contact your care team.