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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      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.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 18 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      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.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 18 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      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.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 18 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      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.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 18 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      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.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 18 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      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.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 18 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      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.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 18 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      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.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 18 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      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.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 18 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      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.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 18 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      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.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 18 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      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.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 18 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      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.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 18 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      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.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 18 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      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.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 18 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      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.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 18 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      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.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 18 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      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.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 18 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      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.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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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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      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.
      Just did what makes sense to me- eating less carbs, watching blood glucose more often and taking corrections as needed. Also some level of activity if possible.
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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.
      Been type 1 since the early 80's learned self management as therapies changed. Unless hospitalized(which I never am anymore) I decide how much insulin to put in my body based on my on going experience with the 1000's of reasons I may need more or less of it. I do love my pump, insulin and CGM so I guess I have to tell the doctor what I do once a year. .. I just keep throwing info and facts he isn't up on till he gets a glazed over look on his face and writes my scripts. I find the most inconvenient part of diabetes is all the people that want to help but don't know much about everyday life with the disease. And NO I do not want to join a discussion group!
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      Many times I have needed to adjust insulin intake amount in order to cope with illness, but only rarely needed outside help. In the early 1970’s I made some mistakes managing influenza. My BG went very high (no meter available for testing at home), and I ended up in the hospital then.
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      Except for those brand new at this, we all know the drill. We know that we need to be flexible, make adjustments, and pay attention.
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      only time that I have been sick was when I got COVID during Jan '22. my sugars were going crazy high and I couldn't understand why but when I tested positive for COVID, in retrospect it made sense.
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    If you wear a device, do you use adhesive wipes to help your sites stick?

    Home > LC Polls > If you wear a device, do you use adhesive wipes to help your sites stick?
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    33 Comments

    1. Larry Martin

      I do not need skintac for my pump but always use it for the sensor.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. Sharon Lillibridge

      Dexcom supplies adhesive strips that attach to the area and secure it from peeling off. I end up putting one on for most sessions.

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      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Lawrence Stearns

      I’m not sure what you mean by “adhesive wipes.” I use I.V. Preps by Smith&Nephew. My cannulas will not stay on unless I use an I.V. Prep. I also use adhesive film dressing during the hot weather. Sweat will also remove cannulas.

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    4. George Lovelace

      I use to use IV Prep for Infusion Sites but since Sites stopped working after 2 days I no longer use a Prep. I buy the 4 oz bottle of Skin-Tac for Sensor sites as the bottle lasts for 5 years.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Sahran Holiday

      I swab with povidone solution and apply. Sometimes use clear medical tape if the position it’s in makes it seem like it won’t hold.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Ashlyn Troutman

      I do for my Dexcom sites but generally not for Omnipod

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    7. Annie Wall

      I use skintac for my Dexcom sensors and for my Trusteel infusion set for its additional adhesive tail (I also cover the little tube loop with tegaderm.) As another reported, one bottle of skintac lasts for years.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. TEH

      I also use IV Prep for the infusin set but only alcohol wipe for the CGM sensor/transmitter with 3M Tegaderm film. The stock Minimed sensor tape gives me a rash.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Gary Taylor

      As others have stated, I use IV Prep for the infusion site but not for the CGM site. Medtronic says that it interferes with the CGM effectiveness.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. rick phillips

      SkinTac for my sites – nothing for the cgm

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. Lynn Smith

      I use Skin Tac for my Dexcom sensor. I don’t usually need anything for my Omnipod. If I do, I use the tape that is shaped exactly like the pod.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    12. CandyM

      I wipe the site with alcohol to help things stick, but I use an over patch with my Dexcom. Occasionally I need an over patch with my Omnipod, but not usually.

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    13. Christina Trudo

      I compromised with “often”. Virtually always with my pump. Almost never with my CGM. Just habits of time.

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    14. Scott Doerner

      I wear the extra sticky things only on dexcom. So I get the full 10 days. The pump stays without

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    15. Janice B

      I use both sensi care barrier spray and then skin tax. Keeps my Dexcom from breaking down my skin and keeps the device secure for the full 10 day wear time. I also use opsite flexifix tape for pump infusion site.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    16. James Hoare

      I use alcohol wipes only. Only problem I see is it is painful to remove the tape from sensor and infusion set.
      James

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    17. ConnieT1D62

      Skin-Prep for pump and CGM insertion sites.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    18. connie ker

      I do not use adhesive wipes, I use a medical tape over the top of my Freestyle Libre sensor. If I don’t it won’t stay on my arm. The tape protects the sensor too.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    19. M C

      I found that with the use of the “Infusion Set IV3000” by Smith&nephew, that is, basically, a form fitting tape/plaster that surrounds the sticky pad of the infusion site, it holds it in place. When I haven’t used one of these plasters, I find the attachment pulls away from my skin easily. (Before discovering these plasters, I had been resorting to holding the attachment on my body with ‘bandaids’. These ‘Infusion Sets’ are way more efficient and come off easily when I’m ready to change pump attachment sites.) Not sure if they just work with Medtronic products or with others also.

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    20. Amanda Barras

      I tried them when I first started pumping and didn’t like them. Plus we couldn’t use them with CGM and that was the part I needed extra stinking power with. I just you extra over tapes instead.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    21. Jneticdiabetic

      I used IV prep in my initial years wearing a pump early 2000s, but it seems the adhesives for the infusion sites have improved and I haven’t used for many years. I hate the adhesive tape that comes with the Medtronic CGM, so use a IV3000 hand (rectangular) overtape to cover my CGM site. Sometimes need to replace during CGM course, but doesn’t leave behind adhesive gunk on my transmitter and saves cleaning/prep time.

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    22. kristina blake

      I usse SKinTac – the bottle version. It has an applicator wand in the cap that I can use to “paint” the adhesive onto the sticky pad of my set or sensor. The wipes give me sticky fingers. I do, however use the wipes when traveling.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    23. Lucia Maya

      I always use skintac for my tru-steel pump sites, including the extra connection, but more to keep the site from irritation which happens with any wiggling/movement. For my Dexcom I end up using the overpatch after about a week, if the edges start peeling.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    24. Janis Senungetuk

      I don’t need to use anything for pump infusion sites. I do use the Dexcom overpatch when wearing the sensor on my arm.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    25. John McHenery

      I do with the sensors but not the insertion sets.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    26. Molly Jones

      All I need to use is alcohol to clean my skin and both my sensor and pump insertions will stay put and chose “never”.
      I use adhesive wipes that clean the adhesive glue from my skin for another medical device unrelated to T1D.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    27. Kristine Warmecke

      I’ve tried them in the past but have been allergic to every one I’ve tried. Even when I was working bedside, I had to double glove when I would do wound care & use skin prep so I wouldn’t break out in hives.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    28. Steve Hornig

      I do not use supplimental adhesive on my medtronic/dexcom, pump and gcm products. However, when I put them on I really press firmly on the tape for about 30 seconds. Works for me and I am very active and swim regularly.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    29. Patricia Kilwein

      I use adhesive around my site, not on site. Helps the tape stick longer.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    30. Stephen Woodward

      Skin Prep is the best I’ve used in 26 years on a pump and 11 yrs on a CGM.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    31. Stephen Woodward

      For over patch nothing works better for the price then Hypafix tape.

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    32. Wanacure

      Adhesive wipes? This is first time I’ve heard of them. Like others wearing a CBG I just first wipe site with cotton ball moistened with rubbing alcohol. I’m careful to let the alcohol dry before using the applicator to apply the sensor. So far in 3 months use I haven’t needed to add any tape or prepare site with anything else. If I went back to lap swimming I’d certainly take extra precautions. I doubt using an elliptical or riding a stationary bike or using a rowing machine will cause me to change procedures.

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    33. LizB

      I always use an IV Prep wipe on my skin before inserting an infusion set. I never have them fall off. For my sensors (Medtronic) I just wipe my skin with an alcohol wipe before inserting the sensor. I sometimes will then wipe around the area with an IV Prep wipe but often forget. I then put a piece of Hypafix on top and do not use the taped provided by Medtronic.

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