I switched to the G7 over 1 year ago. For the longest time, I noticed the adhesive peeling on days 7-10. Sometimes I had to add a different over-patch to cover it so it remained for the full 10 days.
The last 3 times, I have had trouble removing the over-patch when it is time to remove it after 10 days. I am not talking about a little difficulty in pulling it off. Instead I have tried many different ways (getting it wet before removal, using alcohol swab or adhesive remover, applying lotion). No matter what I do, it comes off with great difficulty and leaves a circular red area after removal. After applying steroid cream and lotion, it is usually okay after a few hours. I am curious if anyone has experienced a similar problem. It is interesting that when the problem began, I had already used several from the same batch.
I just started on G7. The adhesive on the over patch seems way too strong. I have to remove the over patch very carefully. It feels as though it’s going to tear my skin off; I’m not a fan of the adhesive. (I have no issue with the sensor staying adhered for the full 10 days). I’ve seen a recommendation to use Skin Grip patches in place of the DexCom over patch and am going to try those. If anyone on this site has a different recommendation, I’d be happy to hear about other options to the over patch DexCom includes with the G7 sensor.
The free overpatch for G6 that we could order directly from Dexcom was really good. I wish we had a similar option for G7. I used to get 10 at a time by completing an order online. That had just the right amount of adhesive. Some people use the G7 without the overpatch. I did this for awhile but often I needed to apply something over it on Day 7. Let me know how skin grip works. I tried Peelz patches and absolutely hated them.
It feels as though it’s going to tear my skin off.
WD40 removes any adhesive. Yeah it’s WD40 but you will survive it.