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The best solution that I have come across is the Boots own tape plaster. I found the Compeed too thick for the sensor needs to strike through - an that is an expensive waste ! Funnily enough, I forgot to put the plaster under my most recent one (10 days ago) and no itching on this one so far...

Hi - I tried the Cavilon spray and worked for one sensor, but not the next. I found the Compeed was too thick and it prevented the needle from going deep enough to register with the scanner. I am currently trying Boots own thin plasters and that is working. I think it might be called Boots...

Yes - I have. Managed to get a free sensor out of it. I am hoping that as they really take off, a competitor will come into the market with a more sensitive glue ! Thank you.

I tried that, but the sensor didn't want to link to reader - i wondered if the compeed was too thick and the needle wasn't deep enough ? Which type of compeed are you using ?

Yes - being using the Libre since the end of last year. Amazing - but since March I have only been able to keep the sensor on for a few days each, due to manic itching !

I have been experiencing the same reaction. 13 sensors used and the last 5 all causing irritation. They seem to be getting worse each time and the marks remain. When I spoke to Abbott, they indicated that it might be the glue - hopefully if enough of us register our issues with them, they will...