I have no problem with the adhesive on my G-7s. I place my sensors on my thighs.
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I’m sure folks that have done this for awhile are aware, but for any new folks: You may want to shave the hairs away before placing an adhesive patch (think Pods, infusion sets, and CGMs) on yourself, it makes them easier to place and to remove without pulling the hairs. Yes, I know the “manly men” will scoff at the thought of being even slightly “wimpish”, but it makes a difference. No, and sorry, I don’t know the impacts for those with adhesives that “let go” too soon. (Ok, I’m not really “sorry”, hope I never know, but…you know what I mean!)
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I’m guilty as charged here but not because of manly men reasons but something more shameful yet mundane, laziness! I’m reluctant to add one more item to what I already consider a diabetes chore list that is too long.
Your observation, however, persuades. Now, can I just confidently add another item, albeit small, to the “list of new habits to create!”
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@Terry You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to! I can’t help but agree with your perspective on all of it…but I think I’ll still shave!
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I’ve been buying these since June 26, 2023 (seriously, that’s when I first ordered them!)
They’re big but transparent, so I don’t look like a total dork. I did try the Dexcom patch exactly once; seemed like a sure way to destroy the sensor! The above patches allow removal of a small amount of the adhesive so that it is possible, admittedly with some contortion, to get the thing over the G7 square.
I also use SkinTac below both; at $100 a piece the G7 is much to expensive for me to risk a screwed-up-adhesive failure.
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Thanks for this information. Although these instructions have more steps to them, they actually look as if they are probably easier to put on than the Dexcom overpatches.
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