Skin Grip Patches Compatible with Dexcom G7 and Stelo CGM - Waterproof and Sweat-resistant Case for Continuous Glucose Monitor, Holds Safe for 10-15 Hours

I purchased a Stelo CGM device ( https://amzn.to/47mrIQB ) and because these popped up as add-ons, I decided to go ahead and get some of them, too... just in case! And Boy! SO GLAD I DID! The first night I had the device, as I pulled off my tee-shirt, the sleeve got stuck on the adhesive of the implant and almost ripped it out of my arm. Luckily, though, I caught it in time to apply THREE of these patches onto the sensor to ensure it stays in place for its fifteen-day life, and doesn't try coming off again. Maybe just ONE of the patches would suffice for some people in some situations, and maybe as I get more accustomed to how these things work, I'll be able to apply only ONE of these overpatches to hold the unit in place. But for now, I appreciated that there are so many in one package here, that I can go ahead and apply a TRIAD of PATCHES on each applicator... ensuring that it stays FIRMLY IN PLACE over time. EXCELLENT add-on product for any CGM device... And of course, there are other applications, too. (TENS unit patches, for instance, on an active body) and more... I appreciate the way these have FIVE different segments to pull off the adhesive from... and you can leave some ON (like the middle dot) or peal them all OFF for total coverage. But really cool, highly effective... nigh on ESSENTIAL add-on for any CGM!! I really like

Saved me a ton of money with the Stelo and the Dexcom G7. (Also used the ones for the FreeStyle Libre Plus back when I used that device). They are more comfortable than the adhesive patches supplied by Dexcom, they last longer, and the beige ones blend into my skin color better. If you like color or holiday themes they have those as well. When putting them on I take off two of the white covers (on the adhesive) and significantly loosen the other two, while leaving the central circular white cover on. This makes it easier to place over the Stelo/Dexcom G7 and easier to replace if I need to. The only time I have had trouble is in the summer when I am working in the hot sun and sweating profusely or taking multiple showers in one day. The patches need to be dried by patting with a towel, and multiple repeated wettings in the same day tended to defeat the adhesive. I have hot tubbed and swam with these on, and provided they get a chance to dry out, they do great!

The last thing you want is for a sensor to fall off since you can't reuse it. These ensure that bumps and accidental wall hits don't detach the device.

I've had problems with nasty skin reactions to the adhesive on a number of medical items. When I needed to wear CGMs for a month, I was concerned after reading a number of reports of similar skin reactions to the ring patches that come with the CGM. On the other hand. these Skin Grip patches get great reviews for not causing reactions, so I decided to try them. Glad I did. No reactions at all for me, and they stayed stuck through lots of hard, sweaty work, and many showers. The edges fray just a little bit towards the end, but not enough to make it look ratty or dirty. When it came time to peal the first one off, I was ready for the worst, but it came off without fuss (which I can't say for the CGM itself. Ouch!) Rubbing alcohol removed what little adhesive was left behind. The patch blended in with my skin color well enough that I did not get questions or looks when it was visible. Kinda pricey for glorified bandaids, but I agree with all the others who say they are the best. If you need CGM patches, get these.

Wonderfully flesh colored and hides well. It’s comfortable because of the elasticity and stickiness. It is VERY FUNCTIONAL and this product does not interfere with Blue Tooth capabilities. I wear it all 10-11 days without issue. I took the “waterproof “ test when I went swimming with it on. It lasted for me about 7 days and then began to roll and unstick after i went swimming with it. It’s waterproof as the product did protect Dex com 7 area.