[Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G7 Woes...

[Les Fitzpatrick]

I just use an alcohol pad on my thigh and I never have a problem.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 4:40 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G7 Woes...

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
>> Ham call K5FPT
>>
>> -----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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