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Allergies to tapes used with Medtronic sensor

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Annie02

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I know that this question has been asked several times but does anyone know of any waterproof tape that’s not hypoallergenic as I seem to get a rash from Medtronic oval tapes?? I’ve tried hypafix but also had a reaction also tried the ones Medtronic sent me instead of the oval tapes. Another point I just can’t manage not to over stretch the tape I’m using which pushing the sensor too close for my skin again resulting in a rash once off skin is ok.
 
Have you tried asking your DSN for something like the Cavillon barrier spray - whilst I don't have an issue on my arms (which is where I normally put my sensors), if I use the sensors or infusion sets on my stomach it goes lovely and red, thus needing the barrier spray
 
Rokaab said:
Have you tried asking your DSN for something like the Cavillon barrier spray
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Or buying some yourself? My DSN does not give me anything apart from the pump and suggestions. I have to fund my own tape, barrier spray, etc.
I found Hypafix tape better than Cavillon spray but I know someone who found the combination of the two worked for them.
 
Rokaab said:
Have you tried asking your DSN for something like the Cavillon barrier spray - whilst I don't have an issue on my arms (which is where I normally put my sensors), if I use the sensors or infusion sets on my stomach it goes lovely and red, thus needing the barrier spray
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Thank you very much for your reply and to answer no I haven’t use the spray but you also said that if you use your arms that you don’t have the redness I will try to see if I can manage the arm again as I fell my stomach could do with a break.
 
Hi, try skingrip. I had bad reaction to the tape they provide with the guardian 4 sensors (very red & sore skin) moved to Skingrip- no problems at all & they stay on so well
I get them from Diabetic supply
 
Jess1D said:
Hi, try skingrip. I had bad reaction to the tape they provide with the guardian 4 sensors (very red & sore skin) moved to Skingrip- no problems at all & they stay on so well
I get them from Diabetic supply
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Thank you for that suggestion I’ll try anything to see if it’ll work
 
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