CGM sticky tape?

[Engineer88]

Hi guys I know this is a very specific question but can anyone recommend extra tape for the dexcom CGM? 14 days in sensor is still working well but the tape has given up! Any recommendations?


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[mrman]

Re: CGM sticky tape?

Micro porous surgical tape is good on skin. Have used to clamp tubes on skin. Usually a small roll in first aid kits if u.got.one handy.

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[iHs]

Looking at other forums re cgm adhesive tape, Mefix and Hypafix might do the job or Transpore tape.

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[ivinghoe]

Re: CGM sticky tape?

I too use hypafix if I have the sensor on my stomach area and it usually stays put for 2 weeks.
I normally use skin tac skin adhesive when I put the sensors on my arms (where they last around 3 - 4 weeks).

 

[hale710]

Quick question, which dexcom CGM do you have? The ones I've seen only last 7 days they say. That's why I've been put off. But if they work for 14 days then that already halves the running costs!

 

[Engineer88]

Re: CGM sticky tape?

Aminas vibe with the attached CGM, only Licenced for 7 but im on 15 today. 14 soildly good will report back on how far I get.

Micropore isnt cutting it will look into the others thanks very much guys

 

[hale710]

I'm managing without one, but nice to have all the info just incase! 14 days makes it sustainable...

 

[Engineer88]

Re: CGM sticky tape?

It will honestly change your life Hale (if your anything like me!) Ive got a graph plotting my BG every 5 mins.....

 

[hale710]

I do love a graph.......

I've had such an easy time in the honeymoon. So I feel I should give it a go without the CGM first. But I think eventually ill cave.

If it's affordable then I don't see why I shouldn't! 14 day sensor makes all the difference to cost!

 

[Engineer88]

Re: CGM sticky tape?

Only thing i would say to that is i was fine on mdi but its made all the difference with the pump. Assuming thats what you want eventually? the amines is the cheapest on CGM and i would say the best otherwise too (as long as you don't mind multiple button pushing)

Ive got that hypatape on order thanks guys xx

 

[hale710]

Yes they've out me through DAFNE and pump is being reviewed in January. My area mostly push accu check but I know one girl with the animas whose dexcom arrived yesterday, self funded also

 

[phoenix]

Re: CGM sticky tape?

They use Tegaderm at my hospital. It works well in that it sticks but I came out in a rash with it on my stomach ( It's odd, I don't have any other allergies and normally no problems with various plasters but I also come out in a rash from the cannula sticky on my stomach but not normally elsewhere!)

 

[Chas C]

Re: CGM sticky tape?

I have been using Dexcom G4 for over a year now, its an amazing bit of kit and would not be without it now. I get over 3 weeks from each sensor. I don't use any tape, I put sensors in my arm and use Skin Tac to secure them in place.

 

[Engineer88]

Re: CGM sticky tape?

I have been using Dexcom G4 for over a year now, its an amazing bit of kit and would not be without it now. I get over 3 weeks from each sensor. I don't use any tape, I put sensors in my arm and use Skin Tac to secure them in place.

chas how do you order them? the god of amazon says no....

 

[ivinghoe]

The company I use and has been good to deal with is mghealthcare who are Grimsby based
http://www.mghealthcare.co.uk/products.aspx

 

[Lisbet]

I know I'm a bit 'late' responding to this, but I use Opsite Flexifix for my Dexcom sensors - it's totally brilliant. Available via Amazon - about £7 I think, but will last ages. I have kept mine on for nearly 3 weeks with this tape. I use the 10cm x 1m size - it needs to be wide enough to cut it in a single piece, then cut a hole in the centre for the transmitter to peep through!

 

[Chas C]

I do not use the Skin Tac wipes, I use the liquid in a bottle but same as above from http://www.mghealthcare.co.uk/products.aspx