Anyone wearing MM Glucose Sensor WITHOUT occlusive dressing?

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Permalink Reply by Ron on September 22, 2009 at 7:52pm

I wear my MM sensor 24/7 and at the moment I'm using IV3000. Rarely does anything ever bother my skin. After 7-8 days I have removed it and have noticed a "reddish" area where it was stuck on me. I just put some essential oils on it and I'm good to go. I put a drop of melaleuca oil on after I pull my quick-set too. As I said, nothing seems to bother me. I can take a mouthful of pills with a bit of water and down they go. I feel lucky. My wife is almost the opposite.
I wish you success in finding a tape that agrees with your skin.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Faust on September 22, 2009 at 10:13pm

I wear my sensor on my arm and use a plain old band-aid just to make sure it stays in place when I take my shirt off. I gave up on the tegaderm, IV 3000 after suffering the ichiness and rashes.

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Permalink Reply by Gerhart Friedel on September 23, 2009 at 2:30am

Patricia, I also have sensitive skin but manage to use the IV3000 to hold down my MM Sensor. I get red & start to itch, but only after a few days of wearing the dressing. However, I also use "Paper Tape" found in any drug store as help in preventing pulling out my QuickSet. I have an active job & perspire so the paper tape helps keep it from getting pulled out. No redness or itching. You may want to try it.

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Permalink Reply by Patricia on September 23, 2009 at 12:52pm

Thanks everyone for your experiences and insights:) I am powering on by pulling back the existing tape and applying cream! I do not want to remove this, my first site because I am getting a lot of good info and I had to pay for the sensors myself! I will try some of the things suggested on my next site:) I have always had a real allergic response to tapes, bandades, etc. They look like a burn when I remove them! I was hoping that some folks have been able to wear the sensors w/o anything, but I suspect not given the weight of the transmitter. I may try IV prep or something like it painted on surrounding the sensor (not where the sensor goes in...recommended against in the MM training videos online) and may experiment w/ other occlusive barriers/tapes as recommended in this thread. Thanks again to everyone who has responded. Will continue to follow as others come on w/ suggestions.

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Permalink Reply by Jenni on September 25, 2009 at 5:56pm

Patricia

I use Nexcare tan paper tape and sometimes I put a a tegaderm tape over it. I usually start at the top and use 4-5 inch peices about 5 to cover it. Needs to be stable to keep the sensor working properly. I also get red rash if I use the IV3000 or the tegaderm by itself. Hope that helps..

jenni

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Permalink Reply by Patricia on September 25, 2009 at 6:23pm

Thanks, Jenni:)

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Permalink Reply by Patricia on September 30, 2009 at 8:01pm

Well seem to be doing much better w/ IV3000 on this last sensor...I covered the whole site and then pulled it back to remove the transmitter to charge it up. I will place another on top when I connect again. The site stayed super stable and no redness or breakdown:) I also used the serter to insert this one and wow was that easier! I think I got much better placement because it has been tracking great. Well...again, thanks to everyone who shared...I suspect others will find it helpful when they run into a problem. I have managed to learn a ton in just a few days...when I run into a problem I just search the site and get great suggestions. Take care all.

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Permalink Reply by etta v on October 26, 2009 at 4:01pm

I am very happy using Skin Prep (let it dry thoroughly!) and reinforcing with IV-3000 (I cut a hole where the transmitter goes). No itch, very comfortable, on Day 12 right now!

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