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Summer is coming, and with the sunshine and hot days come sweat, sand, and other seasonal woes that compromise the stickiness of your diabetes devices.\u00a0 It can be a challenge to keep insulin pump sites, CGM sensors, and other diabetes gadgets stuck safely and firmly in the hot, hot heat.\u00a0 But it can be BEYOND \u00a0frustrating when the edges of your device tape start to curl and unfurl \u2026 especially if it\u2019s only been a day or two.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nobody has time for that.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We have a few tapes, sticky overlays, and other adhesives for diabetes devices that can help your stuff stay stuck.\u00a0 Check out the list below for tapes that are sometimes fun, always sticky, and occasionally covered by insurance.<\/p>\n

Tegaderm<\/a><\/strong>\u2013\u00a0 From 3m, this transparent film \u201callows for continuous monitoring of the insertion site.\u201d\u00a0 Handy when you\u2019re using the tape to cover a continuous glucose monitoring device, or a pump site.\u00a0 The tape is waterproof and sometimes covered by insurance companies, so check and see if your insurer is on board.<\/p>\n

Opsite Flexifix<\/a><\/strong>\u2013 This tape is made by Smith & Nephew and can be ordered through their website (sometimes covered by insurance companies \u2013 be sure to ask if yours covers tapes), but many people purchase their roll of Opsite Flexifix from Amazon.\u00a0 Opsite has been around for several years and can be cut to fit a multitude of device needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

IV 3000<\/a><\/strong>\u2013\u00a0 Another staple (not literally) in the diabetes community, IV 3000 is a tape option from Smith & Nephew billed as a \u201cmoisture responsive catheter dressing\u201d that many PWD use to keep their devices secure all year \u2018round.\u00a0 Like Opsite and Tegaderm, it can be cut to fit whatever is flopping.\u00a0 (Note: I\u2019ve always loved the name of this one because it reminds me of Andre 3000 from Outkast, which makes me want to tell Miss Jackson I\u2019m sorry.) \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

RockADex<\/a><\/strong>\u2013 Based in Australia, this tape keeps devices stuck, it does<\/a>. And with a pile of shapes, colors, and options to choose from, your Dexcom, Freestyle Libre, or Omnipod will be ready to brave any wave without coming loose.\u00a0 (Their selection isn\u2019t limited to sticky tapes \u2013 they have a bunch of decals and other decorations to help customize your diabetes!)<\/p>\n

StayPut Medical<\/a><\/strong>\u2013\u00a0 Whether you\u2019re looking to secure a CGM or an Omnipod, the Stayput Medical overlap tape will keep your device stuck to you for the FDA approved timeframe \u2026 or (shhhhh) beyond.\u00a0 Available in a variety of colors<\/a>, this egg-shaped overlay tape will keep your site stuck.\u00a0 Unsure if you\u2019ll like it?\u00a0 The StayPut team will send you a sample so you can try it before you buy it, so send them an email.<\/p>\n

Rock Tape<\/a><\/strong>\u2013 You may have seen Rock Tape sold at your local pharmacy, but \u201cthanks\u201d to a gestational diabetes diagnosis<\/a>, the team at Rock Tape has created a diabetes-centric option for people looking for a solid stick for their devices.\u00a0 You can order CGM covers online<\/a>, including this snazzy argyle option<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Grif Grips<\/a><\/strong>– GrifGrips started when \u201ca NASA engineer watched his son struggle to keep his Pod on when being an 8 year old kid.\u201d \u00a0And with shapes like dinosaurs, monsters, flowers, cats, and robots (check out the available themes<\/a>) as well as the launch of the Power-X grips<\/a>, there are many ways to customize your gear.\u00a0Grifs are sold in packs and they ship globally.<\/p>\n

As always, your devices have the best chance of staying stuck when they are applied to clean, dry skin (and prepping the skin with an alcohol swab or some SkinTac<\/a>\u00a0can help, too).\u00a0 Be sure to do a skin test for any new adhesive that you\u2019re trying out, and if there are tape options we missed on our list, stick\u00a0<\/strong>a link in the comments!\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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