Tag: tape
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What CGM tape can I use if my skin is itchy I’m having allergic reactions?
Some people experience itchiness from the CGM tape for their Medtronic Guardian CGM, Dexcom CGM, or Freestyle Libre. It can be super frustrating to not be able to use the tape because it irritates your skin. If you have sensitive skin or allergic to common adhesives, you may want to consider Hypafix tape. Hypafix tape…
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Using Kinesiology Tape for CGM Tape (alternative adhesive patch solution!)
If you wear a CGM, you may buy special tape to cover it. Some CGMs come with their own tape. For example, Medtronic’s Guardian CGM comes with oval tape. I’ve already written about alternatives to oval tape. Some people like the oval tape, but a lot of people don’t. I’ve personally found that the oval…
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Alternatives to Oval Tape for Medtronic Guardian Sensor CGM
The Guardian Sensor for the Medtronic CGM system comes with oval tape. The instructions explain how to apply oval tape to the transmitter and sensor. This oval tape is clear and may not stick for the full 7 days. A lot of people use other types of tape on their Guardian CGM. Sometimes it’s because…