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I’ve tried several different companies and styles of overpatches and these are my favorite. They are clear and virtually invisible. They also have no tac on the outer layer so they don’t pick up fuzz or color from dark clothing. The cut out fits perfectly over my G7 10day. I have very dry skin so I aggressively exfoliate and then air dry thoroughly before adhering. I have only experienced slight lifting on the very outer edge on the last 2 days of wear. I wear my Dexcom G7 10 day on the upper slope of my breast (completely invisible to people even when I swim) and the seam of my bra is where it eventually peels slightly on the edge. It has never come close to compromising the sensor. It actually gives me a nice edge to grip when pulling the old sensor off. I can’t speak to whether these would last for 15 day sensors. I have stopped using the over patch provided by Dexcom. It’s a visibility and texture thing for me. I’m reordering and this time I’m ordering the “New and Improved” version. I hope I like them as well.

These covers allow your meter to get good ventilation and able to were just with the adhesive that comes with your Dexcom 7 sensor. Protects sensor if you bump into things.

I needed something to keep my CGM (continuous glucose monitor) on my body during showering, swimming, or being exposed to anything wet. I use a skin barrier wipe as well, but it doesn't keep the sticky stuff on the CGM on very well, so I purchased these adhesive patches. The market has all kinds of "pretty" or "fun" adhesives, but they don't hold very well ALL the time and they are sometimes very difficult to put on. This one has three tabs areas to pull off when putting it on instead of just one tab that can end up sticking on everything it touches. These don't work that way, I can pull off the upper tab, put it on my body, then move down to the next tab, pull that off, and finally the 3rd tab and it seems to go on easier and definitely lasts longer than the others have! There is ONE issue--if your CGM is a dud or something didn't go right when you put a new one on and you have to take it off, the adhesive is SO strong that it is quite difficult to pull off! I like that I can swim, shower, workout at the gym knowing this adhesive will keep my CGM on the entire time! Works very well!

I was continually frustrated with the thin overlays I was using for my Dexcom. They did not hold to the skin and the adhesive caused itching and rashes. I routinely had to cut away part of the patch by day 4 and use medical tape to make it through the 10-day period. I tried these and am extremely pleased. Now on the 3rd use and the patch does not pull away from the skin until day 9 if at all. The adhesive does not irritate my skin unless it is exposed to air if patch pulls away. Considering how much I enjoy the benefit of the Dexcom to monitor my glucose, these are a welcome solution. I will buy more and recommend that people try them out.

The patches are great! I have actually ordered them before this time and I love them. The do tend to fray along the edges by the end of my sensors life cycle, however, that just makes it easier to get the patches with the sensor off when it’s time to change the sensor. I also love the color options. All in all these are great patches and I’ve already recommended them to some of my family that have CGMs!

After having a few sensors fall off (imagine jumping in the pool and seeing your sensor floating next to you), I decided to take precaution and put a patch over it to assist with keeping them on. The patches are water resistant and durable, however by the end of the sensor the edges tend to fray and look a little ratty. Also I do not recommend using anything with oil (lotion, body oil) near the patch as it will cause it to lift. It’s simple to apply as it’s a patch that fits over the sensor and doesn’t interfere with the sensor’s effectiveness, however it can get a little complicated when trying to apply on your own depending on placement. I wish that the stickers were 2/3 pieces versus 5 and I wish the center piece could be applied and then easily remove the other two pieces - this is just for convenience when applying yourself versus someone else. I appreciate the color as it is close to my skin color versus having a bright side thumb that sticks out on my arm.

The best over patch there is. I’ve been using these for years. I get 10 days out of each one no problem. They don’t fray and they last! I’ve had patches last for the full 10 days even with 3 of those days spent in a water park. No issues. The key to getting them to last is the application process. Wipe your skin good with an alcohol wipe. Then apply a ring of Skin Tac, apply your sensor, then apply another ring of Skin Tac around the sensor. I prefer to use a sensor shield, but that’s optional. It’s kind of tricky to apply the patch, but practice and patience when applying makes all the difference. I only use these patches. They’re my favorite.

As a new G7 glucose monitor user everything was a learning experience. The overpatch that comes with each sensor gives no helpful advice as to how to successfully put it on without destroying it. One slight slip and it becomes a small gummy pile stuck to whatever offending finger touched it inappropriately. You only get one chance to get it right and they don’t send you an extra one. After my first experience, I watched a YouTube video. How helpful. They show you one one carefully applying it to someone’s arm. Of course they’re using 2 hands for this flawless application. Now most diabetics are applying this themselves and trying to aim it over the monitor which is in the back of the arm. They are therefore doing this with the aid of a mirror and they only get to use ONE HAND! If I had 3 arms, I’d have benefit of being able to use the other 2 hands to apply this patch. So I figured our right away that I’d be needing more overpatches. So after much consideration, I selected these. They’re actually slightly easier to apply than the ones that come with the kit. They stick fine, but I apply a waterproof parch over the whole thing when showering. So I can’t attest to how they’d hold up to showering. However, they stay on for the required 10 days, they don’t irritate the skin (and I have VERY sensitive skin). The edges do ravel a bit from the daily sticking on and peeling off of the waterproof film. But it doesn’t seem to affect the stability of the patch. They’re also reasonable enough that when I accidentally screw one up and it has to be thrown out, it’s not a catastrophe. Seriously though, these things are made to be applied to the opposite back of the arm, using one hand. Can’t they come up with something easier? I’d suggest a stiffer backing so it wouldn’t fold in on itself and then peeling off the stiff backing after successful application to the arm. But this style is easier to apply than the one that comes from the manufacturer, so I’m not docking stars. The colors are pretty ugly, but I don’t usually wear sleeveless tops in order to show off my medical device. So I won’t dock stars for that either.

Couldn't be happier with these overpatches. Definitely no more sensors starting to peel off before the 10 days are up. I've never had any adhesion problems, at all. If anything they adhere a little too well. I'm a slightly hairy guy, and find that it's actually best to shave under where the patch is going. Otherwise, be warned, you are getting a waxing where the overpatch is. The feeling of them is like they are not there. It's a very thin and flexible fabric. Looks: it looks like an overpatch! Sort of like the waterproof bandaid look, just thinner and more flexible. It doesn't totally disappear, but sensors are visible anyways, so it really doesn't bother me. Application tips: You peel off the paper side first. Remove the middle section only, apply the patch and best you can push it around the sensor. Then remove the backing from each of the ends. This will make applying much easier. Removal: Get a corner up, and then rip hard. Much better done fast. It's not that bad, even when you are getting a free waxing. :-)