How do I keep my sensor on for the full 10-day wear?
Patch Adhesion
Does your sensor patch start peeling off before your sensor session is over? Skin types differ. Extra care may help you keep your sensor on for the entire sensor session. Here are tips some diabetes educators have used successfully with other Dexcom patients. Use these with your product instructions.
Before inserting the sensor
Timing:
Skin types vary, and for some people, it may take approximately 12 hours for the patch to fully dry and stick. During that time, keep your skin dry and avoid doing anything that would make you sweat. If inserting a new sensor before bed, make sure you're through the warmup before you go to sleep.
Placement:
The patch stays on best when it isn’t where your skin folds when you bend or near waistbands. Change sites with every sensor session.
Preparation:
Cleanliness tips:
Sensor tips:
During sensor insertion process
Press and hold:
After removing the labels from the adhesive patch, to make the patch stick better, press and hold the sensor applicator firmly to your skin – for about 30-60 seconds. Then release the pressure before pushing the button to insert the sensor.
After inserting the sensor
Rub patch:
Immediately after inserting, rub entire patch 3 times. For extra pressure, consider using the back of your fingernail. Smooth out any wrinkles in the patch.
Allow drying time:
Different skin types may affect how long the patch takes to fully dry and stick. Consider keeping the site dry for approximately 12 hours.
Timing for Medical tape or Dexcom overpatch:
Use the overpatch or medical tape to keep the patch on your skin.
Order free overpatches in the Dexcom app at Settings > Contact > Technical Support > Online Support or at Dexcom.com/tech-support.
If not, you can submit a patient support request for further assistance.
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