# Freestyle Libre allergy **URL:** \ **Category:** C/GM\ **Tags:** freestyle-libre, allergy\ **Created:** [February 1, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-allergy/6389 "2019-02-01T15:15:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![Chris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/chris/32/382_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-allergy/6389/2 "2019-02-01T15:26:47Z")
@purplechrain, Welcome to FUD! Glad you joined, sorry you joined our club late. My son who was diagnosed at 12, still pines for the “easy” life of pre-diabetes. Really glad you are able to access CGM’s so easily. In addition to the Tegaderm and Masitisol which I will link below, you will find that are also barrier creams and Flonase which can be squirted on the skin prior to insertion which can deal with minor issues. [https://www.amazon.com/Ferndale-Laboratories-0523-15-Mastisol-Adhesive/dp/B07CYGBT9B/ref=sr\_1\_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549034634&sr=8-3&keywords=mastisol](https://www.amazon.com/Ferndale-Laboratories-0523-15-Mastisol-Adhesive/dp/B07CYGBT9B/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549034634&sr=8-3&keywords=mastisol) [https://www.amazon.com/3M-Tegaderm-Transparent-Film-Dressing/dp/B000PYP5R4/ref=sr\_1\_6\_a\_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1549034660&sr=8-6&keywords=tegaderm](https://www.amazon.com/3M-Tegaderm-Transparent-Film-Dressing/dp/B000PYP5R4/ref=sr_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1549034660&sr=8-6&keywords=tegaderm) Finally, we have had many discussions on this site about this reasonably common problem, here is the wiki on it that @Michel made: > [@How to deal with a Dexcom allergy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-deal-with-a-dexcom-allergy/2138): > > How do you deal with an allergic reaction to a Dexcom sensor when you want to wear a CGM? Many Dexcom users suffer from allergic reactions, which make it difficult for them to withstand a sensor for 7 days or more. These allergies sometimes come and go, or suddenly show up after years of use with no trouble. There is a large online literature of forums posts and blogs that discuss issues and potential solutions. The present series of posts summarizes some of these online reports. Caveat: it sh… [EDIT] Corrected incorrect link (old one linked into the Lounge) --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-allergy/6389)._