Dexcom G6

Floridatilly · 19 Feb 20, 11:19 AM

I know there are a few dexcom users on here so just looking for a little advice.
My daughter has recently changed over from the Libre to this and it’s amazing!
However the sticker area goes pretty nasty after a few days. She is clean lol it’s just the sticky area looks grubby and it also leaves a right mess on her arm when we change it over.
The sticky area starts to peel away after a few days too.
So we got some tegaderm to stick over it but she doesn’t like that.
Is there anything discreet that can keep it on better?

What do you use to remove the sticky stuff when it’s removed?

Thanks

Floridatilly · 19 Feb 20, 11:27 AM

I have seen these but they are a bit loud for my daughter if that makes sense. But something that goes round the dexcom rather than over it would be better

Clare · 19 Feb 20, 11:37 AM

Unfortunately I'm allergic to tegaderm but use the expressionmed patches with no problems. I get mine via diabeticsupply.co.uk as they do all different designs, some more discreet than others.

I use Peel Easy spray (from Amazon) to remove.

Floridatilly · 19 Feb 20, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Clare

Unfortunately I'm allergic to tegaderm but use the expressionmed patches with no problems. I get mine via diabeticsupply.co.uk as they do all different designs, some more discreet than others.

I use Peel Easy spray (from Amazon) to remove.

I have just watched the video in the website. The sticker is larger than I thought. Does it not start to peel away like the dexcom sticky area does?
Thanks

Clare · 19 Feb 20, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Floridatilly

I have just watched the video in the website. The sticker is larger than I thought. Does it not start to peel away like the dexcom sticky area does?
Thanks

They are quite large but I find them comfortable, I've also found they last well and don't peel off. I use the 'henna' design as it's quite discreet but still pretty, I've also used the plain tan. If you'd like to try it first before you buy any I've 1 spare I can let your DD have to see if she likes it.

ely3857 · 19 Feb 20, 01:06 PM

It doesn’t bother my DD anymore but we used to cut out our own patches similar to those about but from a roll of rock tape she has chosen herself (you can get much less loud colours). She uses Lift Plus spray to remove, that on prescription.

Those patches you showed should go around rather than over. You need the gap in the middle for the transmitter but the sticky patch element should be wider than the patch included with the sensor so the edges of the over patch touch the skin as opposed to sit on top of the Dex patch.

Floridatilly · 19 Feb 20, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by Clare

They are quite large but I find them comfortable, I've also found they last well and don't peel off. I use the 'henna' design as it's quite discreet but still pretty, I've also used the plain tan. If you'd like to try it first before you buy any I've 1 spare I can let your DD have to see if she likes it.

Aw thank you thank would be amazing

Clare · 19 Feb 20, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by Floridatilly

Aw thank you thank would be amazing

Pm your address and I'll get it sent out tomorrow for you

19 Feb 20, 01:06 PM	#6
	19 Feb 20, 01:06 PM ely3857 Imagineer
ely3857 Imagineer Join Date: Feb 07	It doesn’t bother my DD anymore but we used to cut out our own patches similar to those about but from a roll of rock tape she has chosen herself (you can get much less loud colours). She uses Lift Plus spray to remove, that on prescription. Those patches you showed should go around rather than over. You need the gap in the middle for the transmitter but the sticky patch element should be wider than the patch included with the sensor so the edges of the over patch touch the skin as opposed to sit on top of the Dex patch. Edited at 01:11 PM.