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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      Before the onslaught of Type 2 Diabetes, I, as a T1D, could get an appointment almost anytime I needed one. Now, I cannot get an appointment within 3 months, which is the time within I must see rhe doctor for Medicare benefits. My doctor cancelled 2 (half ) of my sppointments last year. Caused ma a lot of problems. I live in Florida, a place where modern medicine does not seem to have reached yet.
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      I routinely see my Endo every three months. At the end of my appointment I schedule the next quarterly meeting date. But if I ever have to reschedule it, then it takes anywhere from two to four weeks to find a time that works for us.
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      It all depends on the urgency of my needs. I’ve gotten in the next day before, but those days may be gone! It also depends on who I see. But these days, even the PA is often booked. Of course, cancellations happen, so that can be a factor as well.
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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 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.?
      Most of the 3-4 hours is way ting on a phone
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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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      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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      August Rossano likes your comment at
      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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      August Rossano likes your comment at
      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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      August Rossano likes your comment at
      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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      August Rossano likes your comment at
      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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      August Rossano likes your comment at
      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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      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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    If you use an insulin pump or CGM, do you use additional overlay patches to help your device(s) stick?

    Home > LC Polls > If you use an insulin pump or CGM, do you use additional overlay patches to help your device(s) stick?
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    51 Comments

    1. Jneticdiabetic

      I put sometimes because I used to use them large overlay (tacaderm?) adhesive tape sheets over the Medtronic CGM as a substitute for their terrible tape and to prevent catching on my waistband. Since switching back to the Dexcom last Nov I haven’t needed to use anything.

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    2. LizB

      I put sometimes because I use Medtronic and to keep their sensor/transmitter attached you pretty much have to use an overlay tape. They do provide tape with the sensors but I hate it so I use Hypafix instead. I don’t use anything over my infusion sets but do often use SkinTac underneath them.

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    3. Lawrence S.

      Yes, I must always use the overpatch that I have to order separately in packs of 10 from Dexcom. Otherwise my sensor and transmitter either come off during the 10 day period, or it stops working early.
      I wish the overpatches would come with the sensors. Otherwise, I am ordering overpatches every three months. Just one more thing I have to do for maintenance.

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      1. Lawrence S.

        I forgot to mention that I usually/often tape my cannula on with the IV Hand 3000 or tape provided by my source, Edgepark.

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      2. Lawrence S.

        An addendum from a few days after this question appeared.
        Yesterday, I was wearing shorts, with my cannula on my thigh. I had it taped on with CardinalHealth Transparent Thin Film Dressing.While working in the yard the shorts rubbed the tape and my cannula right off. I put on a new cannula and the tape rubbed off again. Also the cannula was barely hanging on. I retaped with numerous dressing tapes.
        I would say that I went through 7 or 8 dressing tapes yesterday.

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    4. Larry Martin

      Yes and I use a Medtronic pump and I toss the useless and very poorly designed Medtronic tape. Fortunately, Medicare fully pays for replacement tapes like IV3000 and others. I buy 4X4 sizes that cover the entire thing.

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    5. TEH

      I use Tegaderm Film because i get a rash from the Minimed oval tape.

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    6. Hieromonk Alexis

      I don’t use them for my Dexcom G6, but always for the MiniMed Sure-T infusion set, since it can come off at times.

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    7. Joan Fray

      Only on the insertion site – but so that I can still unclip it for showering or charging.

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    8. Kelly Wilhelm

      I use tegaderm tape on the infusion site bc I often grab the tubing and yank it out. The adhesive rarely comes off unless it’s super hot and I’m workout outside. My Dexcom never needs adhesive.

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      1. AnitaS

        Wow, most people it seems use it more often on the cgm but not on the infusion site. You are the opposite.

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    9. Sondra Mangan

      Always for Dexcom. Rarely for Omnipod—usually decorative for some event when pod is visible.

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    10. George Lovelace

      Always for my Dexcom, Never for my Varisoft Infusion Set

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    11. KCR

      I use overlay patches more often in the summer to ensure devices stay on when I am outdoors.

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    12. Andrew Aronoff

      I use the FreeStyle Libre 2. To keep the sensor on for 14 days, I cover it with a Smith&Nephew IV3000 2 3/8 in x 2 3/8 in dressing. I rarely, if ever, lose a sensor early. One IV3000 dressing usually lasts the full 14 days. Prior to using the IV3000, I did have a sensor detach early. Once was enough.

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    13. Amy Jo

      Only for my Dexcom sensors and only when needed – Simpatch

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    14. Jaime Busquets

      Not with my pump but I did with CGM

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    15. AimmcG

      I use for both.

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    16. Nicholas Argento

      I don’t use overpatch for either pump or CGM, but I use Skin Tac for the CGM, which I put on before the placement. It rarely falls off as a result.

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    17. Annie Wall

      I use the Dexcom overpatch if I have forgotten to put skintac on the sensor. I also put skintac on the TruSteel’s additional adhesive pad.

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    18. Maureen Helinski

      Always for the Dexcom. The overpatch feels good and works well.

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    19. Ken Raiche

      I always use a layering tape between the Dexcom G6 due to the yet to be resolved skin issues I get from the adhesive. It’s a fairly involved process from my end but it works extremely well without fail or skin irritations. As for the infusion sites I do use overlays every so often especially if I have to relocate my infusion site due to discomfort. The other reason would be due to potential snagging when using the trusteel infusion kits.

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    20. Janice Bohn

      I use Opsite flex tape on my pump set when I use my thighs.

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    21. Eve Rabbiner

      I use Skin Prep for Medtronic G670 and Skin Tac for Dexcom CGM. Tried an overly from Dexcom, just to see, and it peeled off.

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    22. Steve Richardson

      Libre sensors used to constantly fall off due to sweat during exercise and/or during sleep while rolling over. I now use a “sleeve”, which I trimmed from the upper part of a thin sock. I’ve never had one fall off while wearing the sleeve.

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    23. Mark Schweim

      ALL the “Yes” answer options, as worded, imply that I use the over-patches for BOTH pump infusion sites AND CGM sensor sites. There needs to be an ADDITIONAL answer option for those like me who ALWAYS use the patches for the CGM sensor sites but have never used or needed to use any such patches for the Insulin pump infusion sites.

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    24. Scott Doerner

      I always do for my cgm, and never do for my pump.

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    25. Mig Vascos

      Always used Dexcom patches with the sensor. Dexcom provides them for free, you just have to request them.
      I’ve been taping the back of my infusion set and a put small piece of tape on the tubing with 3M micropore tape. This way my infusion set stays in place disregard of my activities, even if I accidentally drop my pump.

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    26. cynthia jaworski

      Not necessary for my libre.

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    27. Natalie Daley

      I use Skin Tac every time I replace the sensor, or it will be easily knocked off. I have also used a clear covering specially made for this but Skin Tac has proved adequate.

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    28. Amanda Barras

      On my CGM always. On my pump, never.

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    29. pru barry

      A piece of 1 and a half inchNexcare by 3M tape works well to keep the TruSteel infusion patch in place. Without the tape, though, it never remains stuck in place.
      My Labradoodle was always losing his Libre’s before the two weeks were up, but the vet techs must have found an adhesive that works, because now they almost never fall off, even when the spot hasn’t been recently shaved.
      Each to his own, but it’s fascinating and reassuring to see so many individual remedies for what is a common problem. Ingenuity is the name of this game :^)!

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      1. KarenM6

        I’m absolutely fascinated (and happy) that your labradoodle has a Libre!
        I’ve had two cats who were diabetic and I always wished they had CGMs because testing blood sugars on both of them was quite difficult. (Both former ferals and not exactly mellow for medical procedures.)
        But, your labradoodle experiences give me such hope and I am SO glad you have this technology to help you treat your beloved pet. šŸ˜€

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      2. AnitaS

        Wow. You are the first person I have heard who uses a cgm on a pet. Awesome. Did you vet have to prescribe it for your dog? It must give you peace of mind since a pet can’t say it is “feeling low” and needs some sugar.

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    30. Janis Senungetuk

      I use the overlay patches provided by Dexcom on my CGM. I’ve tried others but haven’t found them to work as well. I’d definitely like to find a tolerable solution to keeping my infusion site from ripping out when the pump falls from my waistband. I don’t want the mess and added cost of the liquid adhesive. I use the 23″ tubing because I can only manage to insert the infusion set on my abdomen and I’m under 5′ tall. Arthritis has greatly limited hands and shoulder dexterity so pump placement is confined.

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      1. mbulzomi@optonline.net

        If you are using a Tandem X2, you can purchase a new and improved Pump clip. Its available at the Tandem web site. Cost about $ 30+ dollars, but it also allows you to swivel the pump on you hip. It’s similar to the Old Medtronic clips system. The pump stays where you put it.

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    31. Kristine Warmecke

      I use the free ones from Dexcom.

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    32. Bill Williams

      No need on either my Libre or my Omnipod

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    33. Becky Hertz

      I put skin tac on the adhesive off the Dex so now don’t need to use an overlay. I use an overlay on the insertion part of the TruSteel when it’s on my arm, legs, and upper abdomen. If on lower abdomen or buttocks, no overlay (unless I have to move the insertion site)

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    34. Gerald Oefelein

      Only for the G6 CGM sensor.

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    35. Jodi Greenfield

      I don’t use overlays, but I use “Skin Tac” before I put my FreeStyle Libre sensor on. This keeps them on for the entire 14 days!

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    36. Donald Cragun

      I don’t use any overlays, but I do use Skin-Tac adhesive when attaching CGM sensors. I don’t use anything on infusion sets.

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    37. connie ker

      I receive complimentarty overlay patches from US Med who sends my Abbott Freestyle Libre Supplies. Before I found out about this tape, the sensor was falling off; coming off with clothes changes;
      coming off from the bath or bed; or knocking off if bumped. The patches are large but the sensor stays in place with them on. Thank You US Med.

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    38. Charlene Land

      I use overlays on my Dexcom6 . I use a clear tape over my Tandem infusion site to prevent accidental disconnecting. Love my pump and Dexcom.

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    39. M C

      I periodically have to use medical tape over the device with my Freestyle Libre if it gets accidentally knocked, and also use it more frequently in the heat of summer as I find it also loosens easily with any amount of perspiration, so I use the tape to ensure it stays put for the full 14 days.
      For the Medtronic attachment, I always use the “Infusion Set IV 3000” to hold it in place – Otherwise, if given the slightest tug, it’ll either loosen or pop out. With this wrap around patch, the device stays for the length of time I need it to.

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    40. Liz Avery

      I use IV 3000 tape on my Sure-T infusion sets and the tape provided on the CGM. Medtronic for both. I use two tapes for the sensors. I too have a tendency to pull the infusion set out without tape.

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    41. kj.mercer

      I don’t typically need one an overlay for my Omnipod but I do need them for sensors often.

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    42. mbulzomi@optonline.net

      I use the Free G6 Sensor Overlay patches from Dex.

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    43. Kim Davis

      I always use 100% with Grif-Grips. They are precut for my Dexcom G6 & I use another GG on my pump site by cutting it in half & then applying it. They never come off & don’t irate my skin. Fri-Grips are simple to order by going to http://www.Grifgrips. The owner developed this small company. And best of all made in USA.

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    44. Nevin Bowman

      Always, not because they don’t stick, but because I need an under patch in order to not get skin burns from the adhesive.

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    45. Emily Meister

      Only because it is recommended by Dexcom

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