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 adhesive has had enough before you’ve even finished your morning coffee.
That’s where Type Strong steps in. We’re here to make the day-to-day feel a little lighter – starting with better patches and backed by a bigger mission.
Let’s break it down.
Why We Exist
Type Strong started because too many people were quietly putting up with skin irritation, devices falling off mid-day, or just feeling let down by products that should’ve had their back. We knew it didn’t have to be that way.
Our mission is simple: To help people living with diabetes feel more confident and in control through reliable patches, helpful resources, and a strong community mindset.
What We Make (and Why It Matters)
We design high-performance adhesive patches for:
- Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)
- Insulin pumps and infusion sets
That includes popular devices like Dexcom, Freestyle Libre, Omnipod, Medtronic, and more.
Here’s what makes our patches different:
- Stay on for 10+ days, through workouts, showers and everything in between
- Kind to skin – breathable, hypoallergenic materials that minimise irritation
- Easy to remove, even for sensitive skin
- Customisable options, from neutral tones to bright colours
- Device-specific shapes for a better, longer-lasting fit
Prefer a flexible fit? You can also build your own bundle or try our Cut-to-Fit Tape Roll.
Our patches are designed for real life – the sticky, sweaty, busy kind.
The ‘Type Strong’ Mindset
Being Type Strong isn’t just about your patch sticking properly (although that definitely helps). It’s about the way you show up for yourself, even when diabetes throws a spanner in the works.
It means:
- Choosing products that support your diabetes routine – not complicate it
- Accepting that you will have bad days - but putting strategies in place to help you have more good days
- Allowing yourself time to relax and recharge - diabetes is 24/7
- Striving to have a positive mindset that you can still live your best life
- Building a strong support network around you to help you through the hard times
We’re here to support you on both the practical and emotional side of diabetes. And that’s not something we take lightly.
How to Get the Most From Your CGM Patch
Here are some quick but crucial tips to improve wear time and comfort:
- Start with clean, dry skin – no oils or moisturisers beforehand
- Use a barrier wipe if you have adhesion issues or have sensitive skin (check with your healthcare provider first)
- Gently rub you patch after application to activate the adhesive
- Let it ‘cure’ for 30-60 mins before heavy activity
- Rotate patch placement to prevent irritation or build-up
- Match your patch to your device shape – it really does help prevent peeling
Want more? Read our complete guide to patch application for top tips.
Why It All Matters
Look – we know it might just seem like a patch. But for the person wearing it? It can be the difference between:
- A full 10-day sensor… or having to replace it early
- Smooth skin… or red, itchy, reactive skin
- Feeling confident at work, at the gym, or on holiday… or feeling self-conscious and frustrated
That’s why we care. Because these ‘little things’ are actually big things – and you deserve better.
Join the Movement
Thousands of people across Australia, the US, UK, Canada, and beyond are already switching to Type Strong patches. Not just for the adhesive – but for the mindset.
If you’re tired of flimsy stick-ons or frustrated by peeling edges, you’re not alone – and you’ve got options. Ready to feel more confident with your CGM or infusion set?