All Things Diabetes
Why kids may scratch at their CGM patch – and how to stop it
If your child keeps scratching, tugging, or pulling at their CGM patch, you’re not the only one noticing. Whether it’s a Dexcom, Libre, or Omnipod, many parents report that patches...
Why kids may scratch at their CGM patch – and how to stop it
If your child keeps scratching, tugging, or pulling at their CGM patch, you’re not the only one noticing. Whether it’s a Dexcom, Libre, or Omnipod, many parents report that patches...
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From diagnosis to Stanford: how diabetes made Sarah stronger
At just 12 years old, Sarah Marriott was at a cross-country ski camp when she first sensed something wasn’t right. “I was ravenous, constantly thirsty, rapidly losing weight, and...
From diagnosis to Stanford: how diabetes made Sarah stronger
At just 12 years old, Sarah Marriott was at a cross-country ski camp when she first sensed something wasn’t right. “I was ravenous, constantly thirsty, rapidly losing weight, and...
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The Role of Skin pH in CGM Patch Adhesion and Comfort
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...
The Role of Skin pH in CGM Patch Adhesion and Comfort
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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Top 5 CGM patch issues and how to fix them
Wearing a CGM should make your life easier—not harder. But when your patch doesn’t stay put, causes skin problems, or disrupts your routine, it can become frustrating fast. You’re not...
Top 5 CGM patch issues and how to fix them
Wearing a CGM should make your life easier—not harder. But when your patch doesn’t stay put, causes skin problems, or disrupts your routine, it can become frustrating fast. You’re not...
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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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