CGM coming out after a few days - how to secure?

csjjpm

Newbie
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2
Hi,
my son has been given a Dexcom G6 CGM. We managed to get through 5 days before the tape had come away too much and he caught it on something and it came out.

I've looked at stickers on Amazon which have a cut out but the user reviews are terrible. I've ordered a pack which has a plastic cup that goes over the CGM and then the sticker/plaster doesn't stick to it, hopefully this way if I have to replace them they won't catch on the CGM adhesive.

I've also ordered a child's lumbar neoprene lumber support to wrap around as well.

Has anyone experience with these and what have they done to keep the device on for longer?

thanks
Paul
 

MrsA2

Expert
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6,754
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Dont know why no one else has responded yet. If you search the forum for patch and tape lots of ideas will come up.

I can't help as I'm one of those who can't get the sensors unstuck without serious effort