[Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom patches

Thu Sep 2 11:37:45 UTC 2021

Actually, I have never heard of this before. Just like Veronica, I would be a little skittish about putting something on underneath the sensor in case those needles wouldn’t stick through. Those needles are awfully small and short. Like I say, makes me a little skittish. But, if it really works…

I guess I’m a wuss. I definitely am one who needs the overlay patches to keep myself together.  

Bern.

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> On Sep 2, 2021, at 3:57 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> An IV prep wipe is used before inserting something like a sensor, and
> obviously before an IV is inserted. It cleans the area, but can also help
> protect the skin. I've also never heard of a patch that goes on before the
> sensor, but maybe it's something new. Keep us posted.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 9:32 PM
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> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom patches
> 
> I do wipe the area where it is after you have the sensor on for several
> days.
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Is it an IV prep wipe to use before placing the sensor on? I used to 
>> use these prep wipes before placing my canula with my pump.
> 
>> Bridgit
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 7:03 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom patches
> 
>> Dar, this is new to me. I forget, are you using the G6? The only thing 
>> I've heard of is people getting allergic reactions to tape and 
>> actually spraying things like Flonase on the skin first, saying that 
>> it helped. But obviously I know nothing of your exact situation. With 
>> the G6, I actually stopped using the overlays because the regular tape 
>> stuck just fine for me. I am curious about this patch you're supposed 
>> to put under the sensor. I hope it has a hole for the sensor to go 
>> through. I'd be worried that once I put a first patch down, I wouldn't 
>> necessarily insert the sensor in exactly the right place. Yikes! But in my
> world, I hope they don't change the tape.
>> Omnipod did change theirs, and a bunch of us are having issues with 
>> the tape holding the cannulas in place. Sure seems like we just can't 
>> win with this stuff. Please keep us posted.
>> Veronica
> 
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>> -----Original Message-----
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>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
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>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom patches
> 
>> Hi there,
>> I just got back from my doctor who is sending over patches for me to 
>> put down first, Then the dexcom and then the patch that goes around 
>> the sencer I think it is.
>> Something has changed where my skin isn't liking it and causing sores.
>> So far they are not infected, that is good.
>> I put stuff on it so it will heal.
>> I will have to write down what it is because the name is new to me.
>> Now I have the wide patches that I used to use for the libra, I am 
>> wondering if this would work as well.
>> the doctor said he is going to call the dexcom company sharing that 
>> people are coming in with the sores.
>> They need to change the tape so folks can use it.
>> Dar
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