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Overtaping a Dexcom G6 sensor/transmitter

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mzwibel

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Can you overtape the entire g6 sesnsor (not using a cutout)? I am looking for a way to make it more waterproof to wear under a wetsuit. I would love to be able to get readings either on the receiver or my cellphone (on land of course) with the sensor taped. I'm considering this tape - Flexifix Opsite.
 
Hello @mzwibel and welcome to the forum, the best thing to use is a tegaderm plaster which would cover and protect the entire area, however take caution removing it as it can peel off the whole sensor if not done very carefully.
 
Juicyj said:
Hello @mzwibel and welcome to the forum, the best thing to use is a tegaderm plaster which would cover and protect the entire area, however take caution removing it as it can peel off the whole sensor if not done very carefully.
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Not sure what the tegaderm plaster is (I'm new to this). Would you have a link to this? And would it cover the whole sensor? And could I keep it on for 10 days?
 
It’s a 3m product you can generally get them on eBay, just make sure it’s large enough, I have used them in the past and they could last 10 days but would look a bit tatty around the edges by then.
 
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