# Ask Your CDE for Free Patch Samples!
**URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ask-your-cde-for-free-patch-samples/15431
**Category:** Tips
**Tags:** cgm, dexcom, insulin, exercise, omnipod, type-1, freestyle-libre
**Created:** [August 31, 2025, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ask-your-cde-for-free-patch-samples/15431 "2025-08-31T16:48:52Z")
**Posts on this page:** 3
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### Author:  [@ErinRods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ErinRods)
#### Post date: [August 31, 2025, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ask-your-cde-for-free-patch-samples/15431/1 "2025-08-31T16:48:52Z")
Hey friends! Just wanted to share a little win I had recently. I’ve been struggling with severe allergic reactions to medical adhesives, so I really didn’t want to spend money on a full pack of patches without knowing if they’d work for my skin.
I mentioned this to my Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), and she was awesome — she actually reached out to Not Just a Patch (NJAP) for me and was able to get me a few samples to try for free! It was such a lifesaver because I could test them out and see if my skin was okay with them before committing.
If you’re having trouble with adhesives or just want to try different patch options, I definitely recommend talking to your CDE. They might be able to connect you with samples too!
Has anyone else tried this route for getting samples?
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### Author:  [@RachelMaraii](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RachelMaraii)
#### Post date: [August 31, 2025, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ask-your-cde-for-free-patch-samples/15431/2 "2025-08-31T22:29:40Z")
Yes, that’s a great way to do it! I got samples of Cavilon from my endo’s office before.
I also deal with allergies, and I use Skin Grip Original now. They will send a free sample in the mail before you order, you just request a sample through their website. Their customer service was also super responsive when I asked if they had any of my known allergens in their patches.
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### Author:  [@ErinRods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ErinRods)
#### Post date: [October 23, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ask-your-cde-for-free-patch-samples/15431/3 "2025-10-23T12:51:11Z")
That’s great to know! I’ve had a similar experience, Not Just a Patch does the same thing. You can request a free sample on their website, and they’re also really good with skin sensitivities since their patches are hypoallergenic.