[Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom patches

Sat Sep 4 05:02:49 UTC 2021

Many years ago I was allergic to the adhesive used on my med Tronic pump infusion set and was instructed by health professionals do use either a product called Ivy 3000 or Tegaderm on the skin after cleaning and to insert the site over the top.  It does not help the site to stay on but may help for a person allergic to the product adhesive. So this might also work with a sensor. Of  Course some people are allergic to the adhesive on these products as well.
Patricia

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> On Sep 2, 2021, at 4:38 AM, Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
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>> Sent: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 9:32 PM
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>> 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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>>> 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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