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Permalink Reply by Natasha Bowlds on June 17, 2011 at 11:53am

We just got these for my son's omnipod and he LOVES them. He thinks they look cool too, and he's 10. I thought they were a great idea but had no idea how cool he would think they were.

Permalink Reply by Jessie on June 17, 2011 at 12:00pm

Actually, these look so useful! It's a shame shipping to Canada is $14 because I really hate paying as much in shipping as I pay for an item itself.

Permalink Reply by Natasha Bowlds on June 17, 2011 at 4:27pm

If you buy three, shipping is free in the US - don't know about Canada.

Permalink Reply by Todd on June 17, 2011 at 12:10pm

Try the front of her leg. I love mine there! I buy 4 inch by 30 yard Opsite tape and even went swimming in the ocean last week for hours and it didn't even budge. This Opsite tape is for heart patients I belive and it's serious stuff.

Permalink Reply by Don on June 17, 2011 at 9:57pm

A good place for opsite is American Diabetes Wholesale (online).

Permalink Reply by Sue59 on June 18, 2011 at 6:26am

I love the idea of using it to cover my Omnipod on my arm, I just ordered one in nude color. and they have a 25% discount code:

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Permalink Reply by MaryMary on June 23, 2011 at 7:03am

I didn't see your post Sue, so I ended up ordering 3 for Melissa to get the free shipping. One nude color and one purple and one pink camo. I had to put her pod back on her arm yesterday. First one was itching at two days in, and second one didn't stick well. Her arms have had a chance to heal up, so back on to the arms. I am hoping that the bands fit well and thinking Michael may want one for his Navigator. I tried to find fabric last year to make him one for swimming, but couldn't find a tan colored swimsuit fabric. He runs and sweats, plus wanted something for swimming with the CGM. I'll tell him about the code if he decides he wants one. He is in Mexico right now, so probably could use it!

Permalink Reply by Sue59 on June 24, 2011 at 3:05am

Hi Mary, so you ended up saving a lot of money with free shipping, that's always a good deal. I had a problem with the band falling down my arm, so I hand sewed the seam 1/4 inch and now it fits better. I hope Melissa's bands fit well, but if not I know you'll be able to adjust it to make it fit. Michael's in Mexico, wow! My son Steve finally joined tudiabetes this week, his name here is sig71.

Permalink Reply by MaryMary on June 24, 2011 at 6:43am

I will probably have to adjust hers too, but didn't want them to be too tight either. Michael travels a lot for his job, this is the second time in Mexico in two weeks. He goes all over and soon may be doing more international stuff. Singapore, etc. That will be a bigger challenge with the time changes. He knows how much I learn on these boards, but doesn't feel the need to join himself. Just yesterday he text me to ask the names of the boards that I use for someone he just met that has a newly diagnosed niece. I am so glad that we helped him get over his shyness about testing and shots in public, because he sure needs to do it a lot now with meetings over lunch and dinner and all of the airports he deals with. I am glad that Steve joined the boards, I will look for his name!

Permalink Reply by Todd on June 19, 2011 at 7:40pm

Cool, thanks Don! I used to buy Smith And Nephew Flexifix Opsite Transparent Adhesive Film Roll 4"X11 Yards on Amazon for $40 and now it's selling for $28 on American Diabetes Wholesale website. Thanks!! This stuff is great. I cut a hole and place it around my sensor to hold it in, then put a piece over top of it. I've never had a sensor come out since I started using this tape and I do a lot of sports. I hope this helps you guys!!

Permalink Reply by etta amy on June 20, 2011 at 3:36pm

I've read that you're not supposed to tape over the CGM. Wondering if its safe to wear the band over the sensor (if the problem is the stickiness of the tape rather than having it covered). I love the idea of putting the sensor on my upper arm or thigh and covering it with a cool band.

Permalink Reply by Mayumi on June 22, 2011 at 5:29am

These bands even sound cool to me and I am wayyyyyyyyy past being a child :) I worry about losing the transmitter when the tape starts coming loose too. And since I am self funded where the Dexcom is concerned - I would be really upset to lose the transmitter. I wish somebody would come up with a good idea for not losing the receiver as well. Sometimes it would be nice to have the receiver someplace beside my jeans pocket.

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