# Omnipod Rash?? **URL:** \ **Category:** Type 1 & LADA\ **Tags:** omnipod\ **Created:** [March 1, 2018, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-rash/3606 "2018-03-01T05:03:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 9
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2018, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-rash/3606/9 "2018-03-01T20:38:58Z")
> [@LexCyborg](#): > > i noticed that the pump site only gets inflamed when it is anywhere besides my arms. Is it possible to be allergic to the adhesive in some places but not others? @LexCyborg, I love your cat picture icon! I am not a very allergic person. BUT I do get one weird allergy which only occurs on my hands and elbows. So I may be the only one here, but I think it is possible that one may be allergic to someone only on some parts of thew body. At the same time, as many have written, there may be subtle differences in your process, involving soap etc., which may be the source of your issue. You may want to read these two thread resources on FUD, which are very similar to each other, although not exactly the same: > [@How to deal with an Omnipod allergy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-deal-with-an-omnipod-allergy/2141): > > How do you deal with an allergic reaction to an OmniPod when you want to wear a tubeless pump? Many Omnipod users suffer from allergic reactions, which make it difficult for them to withstand a Pod for 3 days. 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 should … > [@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… Welcome to the forum! You may want to introduce yourself in the [welcome thread](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145), and [share your story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/my-life-story) if you wish. --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-rash/3606)._