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<blockquote data-quote="Deleted Account" data-source="post: 1954207"><p>I was advised against using anything on the skin as this may be pushed in with the sensor upon application which is why you must wipe the area with the alcohol wipes provided. That said, I know some people use SkinTac. Perhaps because, as a wipe you can avoid the point where the sensor goes in. </p><p>What makes you think you need anything to hold them in place? Have your sensors come off?</p><p>The very first one I used came off so I used micropore tape the second time (with no impact on scanning) but not bothered since. I think it helps to put the sensor as far under your arm as possible. The first couple I put on the back of my arm, they were easily knocked and were on a part of my arm that was "flexed" at the gym. </p><p>However, I know some people use tagaderm and have no scanning problems if you want to go down that route. </p><p></p><p>As for the £60 cost, have you tried Asda Pharmacy? </p><p>You have to order them in advance but for £44 each, I think it's worth the saving ... for me it's even worth the 10 mile round trip to pick them up.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deleted Account, post: 1954207"] I was advised against using anything on the skin as this may be pushed in with the sensor upon application which is why you must wipe the area with the alcohol wipes provided. That said, I know some people use SkinTac. Perhaps because, as a wipe you can avoid the point where the sensor goes in. What makes you think you need anything to hold them in place? Have your sensors come off? The very first one I used came off so I used micropore tape the second time (with no impact on scanning) but not bothered since. I think it helps to put the sensor as far under your arm as possible. The first couple I put on the back of my arm, they were easily knocked and were on a part of my arm that was "flexed" at the gym. However, I know some people use tagaderm and have no scanning problems if you want to go down that route. As for the £60 cost, have you tried Asda Pharmacy? You have to order them in advance but for £44 each, I think it's worth the saving ... for me it's even worth the 10 mile round trip to pick them up. [/QUOTE]
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