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!

They work well to cover my Dexcom G7 (15 days) but after a few days start to fray in several places, and pull back a little so adhesive marks show. A few days after that it started itching. Now on top of $25 for the skin grips I’m spending about $10 for a skin barrier. I don’t usually have reactions to adhesives but I sure do with these.

I have sensitive skin and I’ve been wearing it about 4 days. It itches when my skin is dry so not too alarming. Otherwise works as expected. I’ve been hard on it and it’s starting to fray around the edges. Was able to put it on myself with no assistance.

Only reason this has a 4 star is because it was hard for me to apply. It's very flimsy and hard for me to get the film off the sticky part and applied to my arm before it stuck to itself rendering it useless. The smallest amount you can order is 20 and probably a good thing.