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Permalink Reply by Parrformance on September 20, 2012 at 4:45am

I started day 14, this morning, with Flexfix under and over Dexie and two applications of Skin-Tac.

Permalink Reply by Ed on August 8, 2012 at 6:57pm

I had the same problems because of the need to add additional tape to the dexcom site. I found out about skin tac and not only does my skin not get irritated I don't need extra tape after a week. I can get a dex site to hold on for 14-16 days depending on my activity level. Its a barrier liquid that you apply to the skin where the tape goes only. Just remember not to apply it to the skin where the sensor is going to poke through your skin. If you order it get the small bottle as this stuff lasts a really long time. I just threw out my first bottle out after using it for 4 years.

Permalink Reply by Suedid on August 9, 2012 at 12:03pm

I used to get bad reactions to my pump sets and started using IV Prep, with good results. I didn't try the sensor without it, but instructions say NOT to use this type of wipe under the sensor wire itself... so I wipe with alcohol, then make a circle around where the tape will go with the IV Prep... so far, no adverse reactions here! Just try not to set the tape over the center where you used just alcohol... it provides no barrier so you will get itchy there.

Permalink Reply by Rickst29 on September 14, 2012 at 5:14pm

Bard's and Skin-Prep are the good ones for going directly on your skin, underneath the Dexcom pad. I use Skin Prep. But note:
"I.V. Prep" is not the same thing as "Skin Prep"!

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