Libre help

becca59

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
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Insulin
Am going to google Vetrap as never heard of it. Opsite is costing me a fortune.
 
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Am going to google Vetrap as never heard of it. Opsite is costing me a fortune.
They are very different things - as you know, Opsite is a spray which is often used as a barrier whereas Vetrap is like a sticky bandage used on animals.
 

Muneeb

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Type of diabetes
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Insulin
I put kinesiology tape on it (essentially rock tape but not as expensive). Works a treat and lasts 2 weeks.
 

Dicko

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
I've been using Libre for two years now. Have tried many different things, the best combination i've come across is:
1, shave the area
2, apply Skintac to the area before application
3, apply a 5 cm strip with the edges rounded off of KT tape over the sensor once applied.
The KT tape will last about 5 days before it starts to peel off, so carefully remove and apply a new piece, but it only costs £5.00 for a 50 mtr roll so relatively cheap.
HTH
 

becca59

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2,856
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
They are very different things - as you know, Opsite is a spray which is often used as a barrier whereas Vetrap is like a sticky bandage used on animals.

No, Opsite Flexifix transparent roll. I pre spray with Cavillon. 4 layers!! As I said it’s all costing me a fortune. I need to cover with waterproof dressing for the battering it gets at swimfit.