All Things Diabetes
Medical tape vs CGM patch: which one actually protects better?
If you've ever reached for the nearest roll of medical tape to hold down your CGM, you're not alone. It’s the go-to hack in a pinch. But now that CGM-specific...
Medical tape vs CGM patch: which one actually protects better?
If you've ever reached for the nearest roll of medical tape to hold down your CGM, you're not alone. It’s the go-to hack in a pinch. But now that CGM-specific...
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How to make sure your CGM patch is actually hypoallergenic
If you’ve ever experienced itching, redness, or flaking skin under your CGM patch, you’re not alone. Many people with diabetes are told they need a “hypoallergenic patch” – but what...
How to make sure your CGM patch is actually hypoallergenic
If you’ve ever experienced itching, redness, or flaking skin under your CGM patch, you’re not alone. Many people with diabetes are told they need a “hypoallergenic patch” – but what...
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Why some skin types react differently to the same patch
Ever met someone who wears the same CGM brand, same patch, with the same prep routine... But they've never had an issue. Meanwhile, you’re stuck dealing with redness, bumps, or...
Why some skin types react differently to the same patch
Ever met someone who wears the same CGM brand, same patch, with the same prep routine... But they've never had an issue. Meanwhile, you’re stuck dealing with redness, bumps, or...
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How CGM Users Are Preventing Skin Burn: Community Hacks That Work
Wearing a CGM should feel like second nature, not a second skin that burns. But for plenty of people living with diabetes, the struggle is real. Red patches. Blistering. Itching...
How CGM Users Are Preventing Skin Burn: Community Hacks That Work
Wearing a CGM should feel like second nature, not a second skin that burns. But for plenty of people living with diabetes, the struggle is real. Red patches. Blistering. Itching...
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Running on Resilience: Callum’s Type 1 Diabetes Journey
When Callum Stephenson was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) in May 2024, life changed in an instant. At just 25 years old, and in the middle of marathon training,...
Running on Resilience: Callum’s Type 1 Diabetes Journey
When Callum Stephenson was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) in May 2024, life changed in an instant. At just 25 years old, and in the middle of marathon training,...
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5 Things No One Told You About Wearing a CGM in Public (But Should Have)
So, you've started wearing a CGM and you’re adjusting to the tech, the data, and the skin routines. But here’s what most guides won’t tell you: wearing a CGM in...
5 Things No One Told You About Wearing a CGM in Public (But Should Have)
So, you've started wearing a CGM and you’re adjusting to the tech, the data, and the skin routines. But here’s what most guides won’t tell you: wearing a CGM in...
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