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The truth about patch expiry dates – do they really matter
If you’ve ever found an old CGM patch in your drawer, you’ve probably wondered: Does the expiry date really matter? After all, it’s just a bit of fabric and adhesive... right?...
The truth about patch expiry dates – do they really matter
If you’ve ever found an old CGM patch in your drawer, you’ve probably wondered: Does the expiry date really matter? After all, it’s just a bit of fabric and adhesive... right?...
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Can cgm patches be sterile? What you should know before reapplying
Let’s clear something up straight away – CGM patches are not sterile. That might surprise you, especially when you consider how closely they sit against your skin for days on...
Can cgm patches be sterile? What you should know before reapplying
Let’s clear something up straight away – CGM patches are not sterile. That might surprise you, especially when you consider how closely they sit against your skin for days on...
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Barbie’s new type 1 diabetes doll: Why representation in toys can boost kids’ confidence
Barbie’s new type 1 diabetes doll is making waves for all the right reasons. With a visible CGM patch, this trending toy is helping children feel more confident, normalising diabetes...
Barbie’s new type 1 diabetes doll: Why representation in toys can boost kids’ confidence
Barbie’s new type 1 diabetes doll is making waves for all the right reasons. With a visible CGM patch, this trending toy is helping children feel more confident, normalising diabetes...
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Post-adhesive skin care after CGM removal – soothe and protect
You’ve worn your CGM patch like a champ. It stayed on through workouts, hot showers, late nights – and now it’s time to peel it off. But what’s left behind?...
Post-adhesive skin care after CGM removal – soothe and protect
You’ve worn your CGM patch like a champ. It stayed on through workouts, hot showers, late nights – and now it’s time to peel it off. But what’s left behind?...
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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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