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Can cgm patches be sterile? What you should know before reapplying

Can cgm patches be sterile? What you should know before reapplying

Jul 11, 2025

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: Why representation in toys can boost kids’ confidence

Jul 11, 2025

It’s not every day you see a toy making global headlines, but Barbie’s latest release - a doll with a visible CGM patch and insulin pump - has become a...

Barbie’s new type 1 diabetes doll: Why representation in toys can boost kids’ confidence

It’s not every day you see a toy making global headlines, but Barbie’s latest release - a doll with a visible CGM patch and insulin pump - has become a...

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Why some skin types react differently to the same patch

Why some skin types react differently to the same patch

Jul 09, 2025

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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Post-adhesive skin care after CGM removal – soothe and protect

Post-adhesive skin care after CGM removal – soothe and protect

Jul 07, 2025

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?

Medical tape vs CGM patch: which one actually protects better?

Jul 04, 2025

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

How to make sure your CGM patch is actually hypoallergenic

Jul 02, 2025

You know that feeling when your CGM patch just won’t stay put – or worse, your skin flares up after wearing it? Sometimes it’s the weather. Sometimes it’s sweat. But...

How to make sure your CGM patch is actually hypoallergenic

You know that feeling when your CGM patch just won’t stay put – or worse, your skin flares up after wearing it? Sometimes it’s the weather. Sometimes it’s sweat. But...

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