Skin Preparation best practice with Dr. Emma Wilmot associate professor at the University of Nottingham and consultant diabetologist in Derby.

Good skin preparation is an essential component of applying a CGM sensor. Dr. Emma Wilmot talks to Adam about ideas and options to support any patients suffering with a skin irritation and to help prevent it occurring.


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Dr Emma Wilmot MB ChB BSc (hons) PhD FRCP , Consultant Diabetologist, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust , Honorary (Clinical) Associate Professor, University of Nottingham, Founder, Diabetes Technology Network 

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