Reddit reviews TORBOT Group Skin-Tac-H Adhesive Barrier Wipes, 50/Box

Here's how I'm able to keep mine on for about 2 weeks at a time (you read that right!):

1. Size up an area that will be about 2 inches longer on all sides than the adhesive of the sensor
   
2. Clean the site thoroughly with soap and water, allow to FULLY dry
   
3. Apply rubbing alcohol to the site, allow to FULLY dry
   
4. Apply Skin-Tac to the site, allow to FULLY dry - there will be a sticky residue left behind by this.
   
5. Put in the sensor site in the middle of the area.
   
6. Take a sheet of Tegaderm and fold it in half. Use scissors to cut a hole in the middle of the sheet that is the size of the transmitter and all the plastic that sticks up. You want the Tegaderm to cover the adhesive of the site and continue onto your skin, where you should have skin-tac applied. This is why you apply skin-tac to an area 2 inches longer than the site itself.
   
7. Apply the Tegaderm and press down. Give it about a minute before doing any major movement to allow the tegaderm a chance to really attach to the skin.
   
   Doing this has allowed me, as mentioned to keep a single site in for 2+ weeks, even through showers and daily exercise. I hope it made sense. :)

SkinTac.
I NEED IT during the sumer months. There's probably other skin adhesives but SkinTac is what I use. I use the bottle, which lasts an eternity - http://www.amazon.com/Skin-tac-adh-oz-Skin-Tac-H/dp/B001LZUWP6/ref=pd_bxgy_hpc_img_z


But there are also wipes - http://www.amazon.com/Skin-Tac-H-Adhesive-Barrier-Wipes-50/dp/B000QF81M8

The curent Medtronic CGM sensors, Enlite, are okay I guess. Way better than the Sof sensors that came before. I still 100% prefer Dexcom to the enlites IMO. The Dexcom takes less calibration, last longer, and seen less fussy with the transmitter placement/tape requirements. Some people really like them though, so YMMV.

Doing a lot of martial art I can't say. I like to put the sensors on my arms, but you could use your torso, thighs etc; where ever you think would be the best place where it wouldn't get hit/disturbed. If the adhesive isn't working for you, you could always try some skin tack, that stuff will keep things from falling off.

Skin Tac!

https://www.amazon.com/TORBOT-GROUP-Skin-Tac-H-Adhesive-Barrier/dp/B000QF81M8

I have a three year old T1 who pumps. Here is what we've learned:

• Use Skin-Tac when installing an infusion site and it won't come off accidentally
  
  
• Use TacAway to help remove infusion sites and CGM sites
  
  
• Cover the CGM sensor site with IV3000 and it won't get accidentally pulled off
  
  
• After removing a infusion/CGM site first clean it with an alcohol wipe to remove left over adhesive. Then use Neosporin or a thin film of a Zinc Oxide product like Desitin to help heal it
  
  
• For active people, like my 3 year old, SPIbelt is a great product to hold your pump (you can even sleep with it on)
  
  As mentioned in other posts, always have a kit with you. Your kit should contain:
  
  
• Emergency sugar (glucose tab, cake frosting, or juice box)
  
• Backup rapid acting insulin (pen or vial/syringe)
  
• Glucagon
  
• Your BG meter
  
• Some kind of ID that you are a T1 diabetic (bracelet, dog-tag, tattoo, or id card in your wallet)
  
  It is also a good idea to keep in your car, office, family, and friends houses an extra infusion kit (wipes, reservoir, infusion set). Train your family and friends on how to test your BG and also administer Glucagon and/or Insulin just in case you aren't coherent.
  
  Happy pumping!

I would try skin tac.
http://www.amazon.com/Skin-Tac-H-Adhesive-Barrier-Wipes-50/dp/B000QF81M8

Buy yourself some skintac. I had the same problem until I used those.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000QF81M8

Now it'll stay on 7 days no problem.

Good question....this is something I battled with early on since acquiring the 'pod.

First off, I use Skin-Tac wipes (after the alcohol wipes) on the site every time. I found that worked VERY well with keeping the tape on...however I still had issues with the 'pod ripping off the tape due to the vigorous movement in tennis.

When the 'pod is on my arm, I use a dress sock with the bottom part cut off (from below the ankle, down). This leaves me with a tube of stretchy material. I slide that around the 'pod on my arm and it works perfectly!

When it's on my waist, I invested in a custom belly wrap from Bands4Life. Kind of expensive, but works great.

I'm a little older and haven't played sports competitively since I got my CGM but i have been using these https://www.amazon.com/TORBOT-GROUP-Skin-Tac-H-Adhesive-Barrier/dp/B000QF81M8 before inserting my cgm and I can consistently get 3 weeks out of mine. Although you may not get that it may help.

Also I know there are some third party sticky things that go over the dexcom as well that have designs. I can't think of the name but those could help as well.

I know all of this is a mute point when you get laid out on the ice or your pad hits it and just rips it out but I think some of these might help.

If you're really active or are going swimming, be sure to use a product called Skin-Tac. It's a skin glue, and your endo should have some samples for you. Secures the pod like a damn fortress.

http://www.amazon.com/Skin-Tac-H-Adhesive-Barrier-Wipes-50/dp/B000QF81M8