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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      The resources I use in managing my glucose levels once sick is my own personal experience after living with t1d for 46 years
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      Switching to Medicare has created (seemingly) endless hours and day making this transition with all things diabetes related. We’re still in the midst of making this ā€˜delightful’ change. This week we learned that Medicare covers Either CGM stuff OR glucose test strips. Thank goodness that God is sovereign over all these details. He helps me walk through these challenges without despair.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      The last 3 months have been filled with frustrating phone calls now that I switched back to traditional Medicare from a Medicare Advantage plan. I have been fighting to get strips authorized in addition to CGM- they did not authorize them because I had no proof that I had a meter!! Crazy making! I had to write an appeal letter in order to get them, but finally got it worked out. I also had some pump replacement issues, trouble getting insulin, etc.
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      I answered "No time," but I live in France, where we have a single provider. I receive a prescription from my doctor and go to the pharmacy monthly to have it filled. (Pump peripherals are provided by a separate supplier.) "Appeals" do not exist here since the doctor will only prescribe medicines that are reimbursed. And no, I have never needed a treatment that wasn't covered.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      Much too much time! Part of it, I know, is my own fault, for not keeping anxiety at bay when I have to sort out which plan will work best, annually. But it is something I dread, every single year. When I call to get some help understanding, the people are almost always very nice, but I have had times when the information was incorrect or not explained clearly. I usually commiserate with the person on the phone for having such an annoying system, and agreement seems to rule the day. But I never chose to make sorting out insurance management a career!
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I selected 6 hours. So far, I have spent 6 weeks trying to get a new pump. I decided to look for a new pump in mid-December as my 770G warranty expired on January 3. I wanted to go hoseless with the Omnipod and the Dexcom 6. I contacted Dexcom and they sent me to the medical distribution company ASPN, and they could do the Omnipod but only with pharmacy part D with the Dexcom 6 sensor on DME My part D pharmacy plan had Omnipod as tier 6. $155.56 co pay and $150/month. The omnypod is not available as DME. I called INSULET the mfgr of omnipod. They told me they only supply via pharmacy plan to get more T2d's to sign up. Verses 100% DME coverage, part D coverage that was a non-starter. I contacted another supply company CCSmed. They could do both Dexcom 6 and tslim x2. Ineeded a Endo visit to get the notes and Rx. I had my Endo visit on Jan 20. Still waiting for CVSmed. Been waiting for 5 weeks now. Just called CCSmed and they got the endo notes and Rx but Medicare wanted to know who paid for my 770G 4 years ago. Fortunately, that was private/company. My new pump should now ship tomorrow. Finally.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      The beginning of the year is always a bit iffy when you're on Medicare. Even though I've already paid my annual deductible, my pharmacy can't see that, so I must wait until it shows up on my Medicare account before I order new insulin. I always try to have plenty of insulin on hand at the end of December so it's not an issue. The organization I get my pump equipment from has a lot they must do because of Medicare, as well, and that can get time consuming. All-in-all, I'm lucky to have the time, energy and patience to deal with it, and I know up front these time-consuming moments are to be expected. If I wasn't retired, it'd be more of an issue.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I said 8+ and the reason, as for so many others, can be summed up in a phrase: transitioning to Medicare.
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      I’m a reasonably satisfied MDI user with Lantus and Fiasp. I’ve looked into getting a pump but honestly, until I find one that does everything I want, I’ll probably hold off. My wish list for a pump: 1) no tubes 2) works well with Fiasp 3) controls that allow me to stay at my target of 70-90 mg/dl all night long.
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      MDI for the past 60 years and do not see any alternative that I would prefer. The needles for my pens are so thin and sharp that they are painless (a far cry from the lancets I once used). chiefly, I am glad not to have to deal with setting up a pump and. Although I love my libre, I am not good candidate for having devices affixed to me. If my insulin delivery got interrupted they way i have interrupted my cgm service, I would have been in trouble. Furthermore, I have a track record of having both mechanicall and electronic things malfunction. (Seriously, I sometimes act as a beta-tester for technology folks. Maybe I push to many buttons?)
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      I've had Tandem x2 and Dexcom since September. Previously on Medtronic for around 15 years. Grew to HATE the sensors and switched before the warranty on my last Medtronic was up. So far, I absolutely LOVE the Tandem and the Dexcom. I'm disappointed, however, in the amount of waste and plastic that this pair creates. Of course there will always be plastic waste from any pumps/sensors, but the amount of non-reusable stuff for insertions is ghastly.
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      Have your doctor prescribe the syringes with .5 unit increments instead of the 1 unit syringes. Not quite a .1 unit which you are hoping for, but .5 is better than 1 unit increments.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I answered "No time," but I live in France, where we have a single provider. I receive a prescription from my doctor and go to the pharmacy monthly to have it filled. (Pump peripherals are provided by a separate supplier.) "Appeals" do not exist here since the doctor will only prescribe medicines that are reimbursed. And no, I have never needed a treatment that wasn't covered.
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      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Nothing short of terrifying. I often go into seizures, having no idea where I am, who anybody, or even if I’m alive or dead. I’ll feel like I’m falling or hurtling toward something. At home I feel like my house is tilting. Im leaving a lot out but these are some of the scariest things.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      Most of Europe has the right idea! Is it a good health system for you overall? The US may be too large to implement a national system, but that doesn't hold states back (as long as there is federal money to help).
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I answered "No time," but I live in France, where we have a single provider. I receive a prescription from my doctor and go to the pharmacy monthly to have it filled. (Pump peripherals are provided by a separate supplier.) "Appeals" do not exist here since the doctor will only prescribe medicines that are reimbursed. And no, I have never needed a treatment that wasn't covered.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I said 8+ and the reason, as for so many others, can be summed up in a phrase: transitioning to Medicare.
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      PUMP USERS: Just in case nobody has told you, if you use a pump, Insulin is considered durable medical equipment, which can save a lot of money, even with the new price cap
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      Just spent an hour and a half on the phone with insurance the other day trying to switch to Dash pods and nothing was accomplished....
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      Normally, no time spent but I changed insulins so I wanted to verify everything with my insurance company before asking my endocrinologist to write a new script.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I answered "No time," but I live in France, where we have a single provider. I receive a prescription from my doctor and go to the pharmacy monthly to have it filled. (Pump peripherals are provided by a separate supplier.) "Appeals" do not exist here since the doctor will only prescribe medicines that are reimbursed. And no, I have never needed a treatment that wasn't covered.
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      I said 8+ and the reason, as for so many others, can be summed up in a phrase: transitioning to Medicare.
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      I expect that we’ve all had that feeling about how stupid payers can be when it comes to T1D.
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      Seriously depends on when you ask. The past 3 months have only been an hour or two, but if you'd asked this same question last September it would've been over 8 as I dealt with the annual "Yes I need a Dexcom and Omnipod again" red tape with my insurance/providers/doctor's office. I am counting the time on hold as well, but still - pretty ridiculous that insurance thinks Type 1 is going to magically go away just because it's been a year. I wish!
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    If you have used overlay patches on pump or CGM sites, have you ever experienced any of the following issues with the patches? Select all that apply.

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    46 Comments

    1. Drina Nicole Jewell

      I have severe skin allergies so I e tried a bunch of different brands and have experienced all of these issues. There are 2, Rightcare patches and Stay Put Medical patches, that don’t bother my skin and stay on well, don’t fray or lift. They don’t leave that sticky gunk on my skin. They hold up in the Phoenix summers and all the water activities. However, they do not come off easily but it’s worth it for the piece of kind knowing I won’t lose my dexcom. I only use one for a pump site on water days and that’s the worst because they definitely don’t come off easy within those 3 days of a pump site.

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    2. Steven Gill

      Medtronic has an adhesive strip attached to their devices which generally does well. Is this considered an overlay? I sweat at work to the point I’ve had the adhesion come loose. I now use an adhesive skin tak to keep them intact.

      7 months ago Log in to Reply
    3. Randell Cole

      I have never used overlay patches.

      7 months ago Log in to Reply
    4. LizB

      I use Hypafix over my Medtronic sensors. I do not use the tape they provide at all. The Hypafix holds well and the only issue I’ve had is sometimes an edge will lift up. I ignore it, the patch has never fallen off and lasts the full 7 days. I buy the 4″ wide roll and cut a 4×4 piece, often cutting that down a little more.

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    5. Lee Johnson

      Never had a problem with overlay patches. G6 overlay patches are the only thing that has worked well, cannot say the same about the DXCM cgm!!

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    6. dave hedeen

      why didn’t you include, never had any issues with CGM overlay patches?

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    7. Barbara Bubar

      I have really liked the Overlay patches that Dexcom sends when you call for a new supply. Last year I had a terrible time getting them–was it the fault of the USPS? I ordered them three separate times and received nothing. Dexcom was great about sympathizing and resending. Finally, over a period of two months, I received all three envelopes! I finally needed to order again….when will THIS envelope arrive?? LOL!

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      1. Sue Martin

        I have found I like the overlay patches from DexCom more than the other ones I ordered from Amazon. The ones from DexCom come with a double layer (one on the bottom and one on top) which helps to keep the overlay flat while you are placing them. The other ones have folded on me while I was trying to place them.
        You can order DexCom overlay patches once every 30 days from here. https://dexcom.custhelp.com/app/OverPatchOrderForm

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    8. Tod Herman

      I selected “another issue” only because there wasn’t an option for no issues. I only use them if something happens to my Omnipod or CGM and the adhesive patch gets folded or slightly pulled up and I need to extend the life of the item. No real issues when it’s time to replace the item.

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    9. Richard Vaughn

      I have difficulty putting them on because of arthritis in my hands.

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      1. Bill Williams

        I’ve given up on Omnipod for several reasons, one of the most important being that I cannot apply them properly, even with a Simpatch over it.

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    10. Ken Raiche

      I haven’t run into any issues when using a overlay ā€œHypafix. The only time I use a overlay is when my infusion site is in a area that’s prone to getting hit or latched onto something like my hand/fingers. That said I also use ā€œHypafixā€ underneath my Dexcom G6 sensor due to skin sensitivity issues with their adhesive and never have any issues in so doing.

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    11. Kristine Warmecke

      I haven’t used an “overlay” without Tagaderm down first, since we found out I was allergic to Medtronic’s sensor’s metal. Even though I had to cut out a pin dot for it to go through, it helped with how bad the reaction got. Since switching to Dexcom I still use the underlay to help the sensor stay on for the full 10 day’s along with their over lay.

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    12. pru barry

      I’ve found that using a rough wash cloth to scrub the area first works pretty well, even without the overlay products. I think it’s a matter of removing dead skin cells before attaching the infusion set or CGM. I’m really a less is more sort of person, and anything I can cross off the list of things that might not get delivered on time gives me one more reason not to worry :^} .

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    13. lynn nelson

      With the guardian sensor it requires an overlay which I never had good luck with. After switching to Dexcom sensor it’s been awesome. The adhesive strip stays in place for a solid 10 days

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    14. ewolf513@icloud.com

      I use SkinGrip patches for both pump and CGM and have never had any problems with either

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    15. Gerald Oefelein

      I have a sensitivity to the adhesive Dexcom G6 uses. My diabetes educator suggested I try using Flonase as a barrier. After cleaning the are I now spray it with Flonase and wait for it to dry. No more irritation!

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    16. Steve Rumble

      Due to issues with removal and residue I have only used overlays a couple times, when I first started using CGM. My experience with Dexcom G6 transmitters has been very satisfactory and not required the use of overlay patches.

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    17. Carol Lovan

      No issues

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    18. Sherolyn Newell

      I have never needed them with Omnipod. I sometimes need them with the Dexcom G6. I hated the ones I ordered with Amazon, but I didn’t know Dexcom had their own then. Now I use theirs when I need one, and for me they work great.

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    19. Bob Durstenfeld

      I use tegaderm or opsite over my pump site when I rotate to my upper thighs. I don’t like the friction of my pants rubbing directly on the site.

      7 months ago Log in to Reply
    20. Janis Senungetuk

      When I first started using the Dexcom G5 it was suggested that I order a fabric overlay patch to help keep the sensor attached for the full time. I did that until the edge fraying and adhesive left on my skin after removal became annoying. By then Dexcom was supplying an overlay patch by request. The Dexcom patches work well, just need to order them in time. I’ve never put a patch on pump infusion sites .

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      1. ConnieT1D62

        It would be such a good idea and simple solution for Dexcom to just include a adhesive few patches with each shipment of sensors, don’tcha think?

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    21. Pauline M Reynolds

      There is no place for no problems, so I checked “another issue”.

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    22. Maureen Helinski

      I have NO problems with the overlay patches. I use them on the G6 all the time and I love them.

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    23. Bonnie Lundblom

      No issues!

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    24. Patricia Kilwein

      I use tegaderm (3 of them) as well as skin prep around my sensor because of allergies and tape falling off too soon. Finally have it down! Some times adding on a fourth tape during mid-week of sensor helps.

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    25. Chrisanda

      I have used an overlay with my Dexcom G-6. Sometimes the one provided by Dexcom, and recently the ones I purchased from Expressionmed. I usually only put one on if for some reason the sensor adhesive has come loose, or when I know I’m going to -be swimming, or (more often) If I’m going to be out in hot, humid (translate-sweaty) weather. I checked “lifting,” but it has happened so rarely I feel it’s not a true answer. But as someone said, “no issues” was not an option.

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    26. Lawrence S.

      I would have said “no Issues” if there were a choice for that. However, a minor issue that I have is removing the non-adhesive portion when I am placing the overlay patch on me.
      Like others, I have a long wait, 3 or 4 weeks between the time I place an order with Dexcom for the patches, and when it arrives at my home.
      The overlay patches are a necessity. My G6 sensor will no stay on or work properly without the overlay patches.

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    27. Denise Yonchek

      Difficulty putting it on

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    28. betsy valian

      I use Simpatch and it seems to work best for me, allot of swimming. They all frayed but that’s to be expected…. sometimes they pull up a bit at the edge but the same thing happens with band aids right? residue comes off w/ the alcohol swab when switching sensors (G6 Dexcom)

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    29. Thomas Cline

      I had to check “other issue” but my issue is with the question! There was no “none of the above” answer.

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      1. Molly Jones

        I chose other for the same reason. I rarely use them and when I do, usually near the end of a sensor, I have no issues.

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    30. Becky Hertz

      I’ve also had the Dexcom CGM pull off leaving the overpatch on my skin.

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    31. Patricia Dalrymple

      Occasionally I have some lift but usually I just put a bandaid on the lifted portion. The bigger problem I have in the FLA weather is having allergic reactions to the tubing against my sweating skin. I have Lichen Planus.

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    32. ConnieT1D62

      There was not a NONE or OTHER answer selection so I chose “Another Issue”, even though that is not true.

      I use Smith & Nephew Skin-Prep to get my insertion sites sticky, then use IV 3000 patches split down the middle lengthwise to anchor the infusion insertion tab & needle in place and as secure overlay to the tubing. Works like a charm and stays in place for the full three days, even after getting out of the shower.

      For my cgm, I swab the insertion area with a Skin-Prep adhesive, then use a Dexcom adhesive patch to anchor and secure my sensor into place. Again, works like a charm every time and lasts for 10 days.

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    33. Bea Anderson

      Rarely, but those things happen for 10 day sensors.

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    34. Scott Fearing

      I have had absolutely no problems.

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    35. ellencherry

      I use Expression Med patches for my CGM and really have no issues.

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    36. kflying1@yahoo.com

      The clear patches DEXCOM provide are easy to use and effective. The cloth patches supplied by Advanced Diabetes Supply are clumsy, hard to apply yet once in place are effective, Guess which one I prefer.

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    37. Christina Trudo

      I have used overlay patches with my CGM but have not experienced any of these issues to a reportable extent.

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    38. Cheryl Seibert

      I’ve only used Dexcom’s overlay patches a couple of times. I more frequently use the paper medical tape. In both cases there is a slightly sticky residue, occasional peeling/lifting of the edges and sometimes a red reaction from removing the tape/overlay.

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    39. Maurine Bowser

      No issues

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    40. Stephen Woodward

      Hypafix tape is my go to, and I only use it if I’m doing an activity that is wet or abusive to the CGM.

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    41. Stephen Woodward

      I tried the Dexcom over patch and it caused the sensor adhesive to lift, never again. It sticks better to the Dexcom adhesive patch than it does to your skin and it is not flexible or breathable enough.

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    42. Milly Bassett

      You don’t have this as a selection. but, I don’t have any issues with the over patch.

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