# Where to wear the G7?

**URL:** <https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-to-wear-the-g7/14196>\
**Category:** C/GM\
**Created:** [October 16, 2023, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-to-wear-the-g7/14196 "2023-10-16T16:19:26Z")\
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**Author:** ![Randy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/randy/32/5435_2.png) [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\
**Post date:** [November 30, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-to-wear-the-g7/14196/12 "2023-11-30T14:39:15Z")

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Here is the thread where we discussed using barrier patches:

> [@Dexcom adhesive sensitivity SOLUTION!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-adhesive-sensitivity-solution/12612/6):
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> Hi, Ron, welcome to FUD! This problem has been around for a while and we had [an earlier thread on it](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/allergic-reaction-to-new-sensor-tape/10723/3). Nobody suggested your patch, so you have added something new. Here is my own solution, from the earlier thread. I found that Tegaderm was not enough, since my allergic reaction was as extreme as yours: I just removed a G6 sensor after ten days (wow! full term) and the only skin indicator was a small red bump. I used the technique from the YouTube video described above, a 3M Nexcare waterproof…

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