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Strong enough for school, fun enough for holidays: CGM patch tips for kids
If your child wears a CGM, you’ve probably asked yourself at some point - will this patch last the whole school week? What about sport, camp, or swimming? And do...
Strong enough for school, fun enough for holidays: CGM patch tips for kids
If your child wears a CGM, you’ve probably asked yourself at some point - will this patch last the whole school week? What about sport, camp, or swimming? And do...
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How to use adhesive wipes to improve CGM and patch wear time
Wearing a CGM can be life-changing, but getting it to stay on for the full wear time? That’s a challenge many of us know all too well. Whether it’s hot...
How to use adhesive wipes to improve CGM and patch wear time
Wearing a CGM can be life-changing, but getting it to stay on for the full wear time? That’s a challenge many of us know all too well. Whether it’s hot...
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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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