ExpressionMed Dexcom G6 Overpatches Waterproof - Breathable Non-Fraying Material, Easy-Apply Split Backing, Pack of 5 (Animal Fun Variety Pack)

I have only been wearing a "Constant Glucose Monitoring" device for just less than two years. My first device, I hated; I had to scan it frequently, the adhesive did not stick well, and I couldn't get it wet. (I had water physical therapy during this time, and my devices just kept coming off!) Plus my glucose levels were way higher than I knew they were. Because I had I still had to take my blood sugar by sticking my finger anyway. Why was I wearing this thing?! I talked with my Endocrinologist, asked if there wasn't something better to try? Dexcom 6 (I didn't know there was a newer version coming out at beginning of 2023). So I got started Dexcom 6 my cover patches still tended to come off in water! Then one day at water PT there was a woman who had the exact CGM Dexcom with a patch that looked like it was part of her skin!! I ask if I could look at it closer, and discovered a small 'em©️ and I looked forward to trying these patches. I read these recommend the following preparation: 1) clean skin with alcohol before applying Dexcom unite. 2) Also apply Skin Tac©️ avoiding area where center of Dexcom device {the shape of the Dexcom sensor} before applying Dexcom. After allowing Skin Tac to thoroughly dry, (making skin feel tacky) 3)Do apply the Dexcom, skin Tac and patch, at least twelve hours before being in water. If things aren't going to stay, you will know it right away. But if you got it right? It stays on tight! I love the Expression Med Adhesive Patch©️

I've tried several other overpatches, but I did not like them for various reasons. Many of the overs that I've used start falling apart. Those tend to be the bandaid type. The clear ones left my skin with a bad rash. Others still just don't stay on. They peel up within 24 - 48 hours if I don't use Skin Tac. The ExpressionMed patches, though work wonderfully for my skin AND they don't fall apart AND they don't peel up. I don't even need to use Skin Tac! I wear my sensor on my upper arm and under my bra above my breast. Oh...and they're cute!

I bought these for my G-6 Dexcom sensors as over patches. They are pretty and definitely help keep my sensor in place for the full 10 days. The ones I order directly from Dexcom are free and work but when I need to order some to look pretty or in between my Dexcom orders these work great. I just wish they were cheaper.

**Updated The first one lasted just under 10 days but had been peeling really bad on all sides, to the point where we had to trim it. The second one completely stopped sticking to my skin after 2 days and I had to pull it completely off my skin and the dexcom to replace it. I wont be buying these again. **Original: I'm really disappointed in these. I had really high hopes that they would work great but the edges of these just don't stick down. They leave a huge gray spot around the outside of the sticker. The issue is that they don't move with your skin. Its more like an actual sticker that you put on and your skin moves under it. I would assume that it would be more cloth like and would move freely with the skin, but that isn't what these do. I haven't been swimming or anything which would have allowed my skin to wrinkle. Overall I had really high expectations on these from the looks of them and their site but these are just a letdown.

I have used this underpatch for years. Great adhesion; keeps my sensor successfully attached regardless of weather. I had on subscription but the G6 has been discontinued so wont need these any longer.

7/15/2023 Update: Love these patches but had reaction to each and every patch I applied on my skin. It doesn’t matter what I do, applied topical Benadryl, Flonase etc but I still react anyway. It’s fun to look at but not fun to have on due to itching and discomfort. Also doesn’t last very long, no more that 4-5 days. The first picture was from a patch that was placed and removed 6 days ago. The patches leaves an unsightly discoloration from the reaction. Again, love the product but it doesn’t love me back. I would love it if you only one particular design (my favorite is the 🦒). People thinks I had tattoos done as I wear my DexCom on my upper arms. Definitely a head-turner. It’s sticky and as advertised but make sure you apply it properly with no creases. I had to change one out after a “crease” got lodged with water. The next patch stayed for 7 days and it was very sticky to remove. No reaction from the adhesive yet. I am allergic to a lot of things.

I got these to wear on a recent beach vacation. These worked great and held the entire week! I was in the ocean every day too. I am not an active swimmer, but feel these would hold up to a decent amount of water activity. Definitely worth the investment to ensure you don’t lose a sensor while having fun this summer.

These do not really flex and if you take normal not super hot showers and not very long showers just know it will feel loosened and not secure. The first overpatch felt like it was shifting and loosening so that was worry some. Mind you i gently pat the area dry and do not rub it or do anything abrasive while drying or in the shower. Located towards the back of my upper arm. It was lifting at the edges by day 4 and the design was showing signs of wear so not very visually appealing. The 2nd overpatch lasted 2 days before so much of it had come loose that I had to take it off because it was loosening the white sticky part of the sensor and that worried me that I would lose the whole sensor. So now I am onto patch 3! This is only day 12 and 3 overpatches applied, 2 sensors total. Ugh, for the price and reviews I had read, I'm fairly disappointed. The clear overpatches from dexcom suck but at least they were better than these. Any advise? I really think the advise of using yet another product to make these stick is NOT the answer because if that is truly needed then it should be included. The adhesive on these overpatches is super weak and apparently can't handle normal showering/wear for 10 days. I do not recommend these to anyone. These are nice looking at first but the visual aspect combined with weak adhesive makes this a poor value in my opinion.

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Tutto ok anche in piscina

Tutto ok, ordine arrivato come sempre puntuale

Nephew loved them

Quality of the print is t great!!