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Rickst29 replied to Heather's discussion 'Has anyone gotten a bad rash from the adhesives?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
Geoffrey, thanks for great post. I completely forgot about that Minimed-unique problem in my post: With Minimed, protect your skin from the rubbing clamshell!
June 30
Staci replied to Heather's discussion 'Has anyone gotten a bad rash from the adhesives?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
I use the Nexcare tape and after a few days it starts to pull. I do get rashes. But the Nexcare tape has stayed on the best and especially in water. Staci
June 29
Geoffrey Steinman replied to Heather's discussion 'Has anyone gotten a bad rash from the adhesives?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
i had a similar issue, and also using it for 6 or so days - this is what i now do, and the rash is much less than waht it once was: here's what i do: insert sensor (but don't stick down the back piece of tape) cover the area with skin tac let it ...
June 10
OBXPR replied to Heather's discussion 'Has anyone gotten a bad rash from the adhesives?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
Just tried a new product by ReliaMed called Transparent Thin Film IV Site Dressing. I've had bad reactions to Tagaderm, Paper Tape and many other adhesives and this had been working great for me. My pump supplier (Edgepark Medical) sent me samples...
June 2
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April 1
Rickst29 replied to Heather's discussion 'Has anyone gotten a bad rash from the adhesives?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
Vicki, my experience is different than yours. "I.V. Prep", #59421200, quickly creates a red rash as I rub it in (per the instructions, for antiseptic reasons). Then it's OK for a few days, but then it starts getting itchy after day about day 5. B...
March 11
Vicki replied to Heather's discussion 'Has anyone gotten a bad rash from the adhesives?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
I am allergic to most adhesives. I have found that short term does not bother me. But the longer its on, the worse reaction my skin has had. I use an I V Prep to put a layer between the adhesive and my skin. It makes the cannula stick better. It w...
March 11

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At 10:10pm on April 1, 2009, Olga Gonzalez-Ramos said…
Hello!!!!
Happy Birthday:)
I am hoping you have the best one yet.


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At 6:54pm on December 17, 2008, itsnotabeeper said…
Hello! I responded to your question about rashes and adhesives. This has been a pretty significant problem for me in the year that I have been using the CGMS. I do not have this issue with regular insertion sites, just the sensor sites. I have tried a lot of things and thought I would offer my advice. Please let me know if you have found something or if my advice works. I also included info on where to purchase the items in my response.
At 12:12pm on September 8, 2008, Mike said…
Hi Heather. I saw your response to Charlie about getting CGMS sensors to stick about a month and a half ago. I'm in the same boat and was intrigued by your Mastisol/Tegaderm solution. I was wondering, do you use the Mastisol to help tack down the Tegaderm too or just the sensor? From looking at 3M's site re: Tegaderm, it looks like it comes in several forms and I was wondering which you used and where you got it. Thanks.
At 6:57am on March 14, 2008, Shirley said…
Heather, thanks for telling me about your doctor. He was already on my list of possible dr's. I've heard his name before. I'm due to see an Endo again in August so I may give him a try. Thanks again!
At 12:33pm on December 16, 2007, Manny Hernandez said…
Hi, Heather!! Welcome to the TuDiabetes family.
At 9:19am on December 14, 2007, Doris Ann Dickerson said…
Welcome to our growing family Heather! I'm in a state north of you! I live in Tennessee! Will you please do me a favor when you get time? Put up a pic for all of us so we will know you when you answer us back? Names I'm not so good with but pics I always get right! HA!

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
marietta, ga
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
July 1, 2000
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
7.6
What glucose meter do you use?
bd
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
Minimed
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http://none
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
friend recommended
Who referred you? (if anyone)
Amy Baker
What do you do for a living?
home maker
 
 

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