[Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G7 Woes...

Thu Sep 7 02:13:20 UTC 2023

I tried using Skin Tac wipes and hated them. With gloves, I couldn't feel what I was doing and I was trying them with placing pods and it was a sticky mess.How does the outside of the applicator not stick to your arm? I'm impressed. The final straw was when I packed some wipes in my back pack for travel. The sticky soaked through the packaging. It was awful and I threw out the lot of then right then and there. Right now I just put the Dexcom sensors on my belly because my pods are happier on my arms anyway and I only have a certain amount of realestate. Hahaha!
Glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks alcohol wipes don't have enough alcohol on them any more. Sheesh!
Veronica

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2023 5:52 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G7 Woes...

I also keep a bottle of rubbing alcohol around as I can use a larger quantity on a Kleenex to clean the skin tack off of fingers or any other unwanted location. The alcohol wipes just don’t have enough alcohol to get it all off.
Patricia.

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> On Sep 6, 2023, at 4:41 PM, Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi, I have been using these, and they help out quite a bit.
> 
> Skin-Tac™ Adhesive Barrier Wipes 50 count https://a.co/d/eALTVAa
> Before I started using them, the sensor would start to get that
> pulling sensation after about 4 or 5 days, and by day 7 through 10, I
> was constantly beeing super careful.
> 
> I use an alcohol whipe to clean my arm, then I use one of the Skin-Tac wipes.
> I've found using a glove when using it helps. Other wise your fingers
> stick to everything, and it can take a little while to get off.
> 
> By the time you open the dexcom box, the skin-tac has dried into a
> sticky patch, and I just apply the sensor where I scrubbed with the
> skin-tac.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> 
>> On 9/6/23, Mark Feliz via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hello Burn, ensure that you are cleaning the application site very
>> well with alcohol and cotton swab. I use this instead of the alcohol
>> wipes because I find that the wipes do not have enough alcohol in
>> order to clear the oils from my skin. I also gentally press the
>> sensory in place for about two minutes, allowing time for my body
>> temperature to warm the adhesive.
>> Mark F
>> 
>>> On 9/6/23, Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>> I put my G7 sensor on either my right or left thigh just below the bottom
>>> of
>>> my pocket where anything I put in my pocket won't get against it.  That
>>> seems to work pretty well I've only ripped one off as opposed to several
>>> on
>>> my arm.
>>> 
>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
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>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Milton
>>> via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 8:08 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G7 Woes...
>>> 
>>> Good day Burn,
>>> 
>>> I have found that placing the G7 sensor about the middle of your tummy
>>> and
>>> about 1 inch away from your belly button is the best place. I also rotate
>>> from side to side each time I change my sensor.
>>> 
>>> I'm not sure if you are placing your sensor like I have. Hopefully you
>>> will
>>> be able to find a good spot where the sensor will stay in place, if not I
>>> suggest you talk with your doctor or diabetes educator.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 9:25 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G7 Woes...
>>> 
>>> Good Morning Everyone!!
>>> 
>>> Not sure if anyone else out there is having this trouble. If so, what is
>>> there to do about it? Seems no matter what I  do, I can't get the sensors
>>> to
>>> stay on my arms. With or without the "overlay" patches?
>>> Those things are a  crock! I've even tried ordering from Amazon and so
>>> help
>>> me, there's no hope!!! After going through three sensors between
>>> Yesterday
>>> afternoon and 5;:00 AM this morning, I  got desperate and put it back on
>>> my
>>> belly where I  put the G6's. So far, so good--knock on wood, LOL!!
>>> Suggestions?
>>> 
>>> Bern
>>> 
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