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Can You Layer Patches? What Happens When You Stack CGM Patches for Extra Security

Can You Layer Patches? What Happens When You Stack CGM Patches for Extra Security

Jun 04, 2025

Ever noticed your CGM patch starting to peel and thought, “Maybe I’ll just stick another one on top”? You're definitely not the first. A quick scroll through diabetes forums or support...

Can You Layer Patches? What Happens When You Stack CGM Patches for Extra Security

Ever noticed your CGM patch starting to peel and thought, “Maybe I’ll just stick another one on top”? You're definitely not the first. A quick scroll through diabetes forums or support...

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What Makes a CGM Patch 'Hypoallergenic'? A Look at the Ingredients

What Makes a CGM Patch 'Hypoallergenic'? A Look at the Ingredients

Jun 03, 2025

So you’ve just stuck on your CGM and you’re ready to forget about it for the next ten days—until your skin starts itching like mad. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever...

What Makes a CGM Patch 'Hypoallergenic'? A Look at the Ingredients

So you’ve just stuck on your CGM and you’re ready to forget about it for the next ten days—until your skin starts itching like mad. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever...

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What Is ‘Type Strong’ and How Can It Help You?

What Is ‘Type Strong’ and How Can It Help You?

Jun 02, 2025

Living with diabetes means constant juggling – your numbers, your food, your tech, and your mindset. Some days you feel on top of it. Other days, it’s like your CGM...

What Is ‘Type Strong’ and How Can It Help You?

Living with diabetes means constant juggling – your numbers, your food, your tech, and your mindset. Some days you feel on top of it. Other days, it’s like your CGM...

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Do You Really Need a Patch for Your CGM? A Beginner's Guide

Do You Really Need a Patch for Your CGM? A Beginner's Guide

May 30, 2025

Right, so here's the honest truth. Most CGMs - your Dexcom G7, Freestyle Libre, all that lot - they come with perfectly decent adhesive. It's not like they're designed to...

Do You Really Need a Patch for Your CGM? A Beginner's Guide

Right, so here's the honest truth. Most CGMs - your Dexcom G7, Freestyle Libre, all that lot - they come with perfectly decent adhesive. It's not like they're designed to...

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Can You Use Our Dexcom Patches on Libre Sensors? Can You Mix and Match?

Can You Use Our Dexcom Patches on Libre Sensors? Can You Mix and Match?

May 29, 2025

Right, so you've got our Dexcom patches sitting in your drawer, but you're wearing a Libre sensor. Or maybe it's the other way round - you've got Libre patches but...

Can You Use Our Dexcom Patches on Libre Sensors? Can You Mix and Match?

Right, so you've got our Dexcom patches sitting in your drawer, but you're wearing a Libre sensor. Or maybe it's the other way round - you've got Libre patches but...

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Can You Use CGM Patches on Hairy Skin? Here's What You Need to Know

Can You Use CGM Patches on Hairy Skin? Here's What You Need to Know

May 28, 2025

Right, let's talk about the elephant in the room - or should I say, the hair on your arm. You've got your new CGM sensor ready to go, but you're...

Can You Use CGM Patches on Hairy Skin? Here's What You Need to Know

Right, let's talk about the elephant in the room - or should I say, the hair on your arm. You've got your new CGM sensor ready to go, but you're...

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