[Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G7 Woes...

Thu Sep 7 11:37:52 UTC 2023

Actually, when I'm home, here, I never use those alcohol wipes. They're pretty much useless!! The only time I ever use them is if I am out somewhere and then, it turns out, I end up using two or three to get the job done because one is never enough. As for the sticky thing, I have just decided that from now on I will put them on my belly as I did with the G sixes. And scrap the arm idea, as they really don't work there for me, anyway. The one on my belly is still there from yesterday morning at 5 AM. So, I figure we are doing good!! Thank you guys so much for all your help!!

Bern

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> On Sep 6, 2023, at 10:59 PM, Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I just use an alcohol pad on my thigh and I never have a problem.
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
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> -----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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