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Adhesive patch
Issue
The adhesive patch is peeling off your body.
Solution
Follow the insertion instructions carefully. Extra care may help you keep your sensor
on for the entire sensor session.
Site preparation
Site: Sensor site should be flat, clean, and completely dry before you insert the
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sensor. There should be some fat under the skin at the sensor site.
Extra adhesive: Put on additional adhesive over the patch before applying the
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overpatch. Let dry. For more recommendations, go to dexcom.com/faq or in the
app go to Profile > Help > Find Answers
Placement: The patch stays on best when it isn't where your skin folds when you
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bend or near waistbands that could rub against it.
Avoid hair: Apply the patch to areas without much hair. If needed, shave site with
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electric clippers.
Old adhesive: Remove any adhesive residue from previous sensors. Consider
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using a body oil or adhesive remover for skin.
Patch care
The longer you keep it dry and sweat-free in the first 12 hours, the longer it may
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stick to your skin
When it gets wet, gently pat it dry as soon as you can
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If it peels off your skin, trim the peeled parts and put on an overpatch or medical
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Questions and answers
Where can you place the sensor
You can place the Dexcom G7 sensor on:
- The back of the upper arm
- The abdomen (not for pregnant women)
- The upper buttocks (for ages 2-6 years only)
Ensure the site is at least 3 inches (8 cm) from any insulin pump infusion set or injection site, away from waistbands, scarring, tattoos, irritation, and bones, and in a spot unlikely to be bumped, pushed, or laid on while sleeping.
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