Freestyle Libre Adhesive Patch

I have been using the Skin Grip sensor covers with my glucose monitor, and they have proven to be a reliable solution for long-term wear. - Strong Adhesion: The cover stays secure for the full 15-day period without peeling or loosening. - Waterproof & Sweatproof: It holds up well through showers and workouts, drying quickly without compromising grip. - Compatibility: Works perfectly with my Stelo device, covering it nicely and making it less noticeable. - Removal: Even after 15 days, the adhesive remains secure, but it can be removed cleanly from the skin with alcohol. - Application: Applying the cover solo can be a bit tricky. I have found the best placement is when another person helps, ensuring it’s aligned properly. ✅ Final Thoughts Skin Grip delivers on its promise of long-lasting, waterproof adhesion. It keeps my glucose monitor discreet and secure, while still being removable without irritation. If you want dependable sensor covers that can handle daily life, this is a solid choice—just be prepared to ask for a little help when applying.

These stick! And they have seperate sections to uncover so you can stick where you want. This is really nice for the Libre 3 sensor. You can leave the center cover in place and seal all the way around the sensor. Makes replacing the sticker not have to mean pulling out your sensor. However the stick on these is so strong you won't have to replace it before you replace the sensor itself. Best purchase for the longevity of the sensor. Keeps it from getting accidentally loosened or pulled out and from the reliability of the sensor getting messed with. They are comfortable to wear. No irritation of the skin. No ugly residue left on after removing. They are easy to apply and stay strong in their hold for as long as you are wearing it. Even through showering and normal daily wear and tear. I'd suggest using an oil to remove when ready because the stick is strong.

Pros: *Too sticky (went through a whole pack and never lost a sensor) *Helps bevel the edge. Door glides over sensor instead of under it. *Did not react to adhesive *fabric stretches and lays flat *used this patch with Dexcom G7, worked great. *can change patch without removing sensor. Now what you’re really here for. Cons *frays after a few days. At the end of 10 days looks ratty, and I’m not talking a little frayed. I’m talking inch long strings hanging in clumps. Do not underestimate the fray! But still sticks. *not water proof. Water soaks through *too sticky! Hurts to take off. If not for the fray would be 5 stars.

I'm on my third sensor which means I have applied these three times and removed them twice. I lost a lot of weight and have "crepey" skin and I think that might be why but adhesives REALLY stick to me and tend to be hard to remove. The sensors themselves stick great, I don't need these patches to help keep them on, but the idea of just going around with the sensor exposed doesn't appeal to me so I will continue to use these even though they are very hard to get off and I'm pretty much waiting to tear my skin. I remove them and the sensor in the shower, by pouring generous amounts of baby oil over them. I do leave the same sticker on the whole two weks, they start to look ragged after a while but I don't really mind. They aren't water resistant and get wet but I think they are supposed to breathe and the sensors do just fine. (You do not have to cut a hole in the middle, it is not necessary.) The adhesive paper on the back is divided, there is a circle the size of the sensor in the middle and then the rest is divided into quarters. I leave the middle circle on so it doesn't stick to the sensor in case I do need to change the sticker without pulling out the sensor. I apply them by removing one quarter, sticking that part above the sensor, removing the bottom quarter, applying that one, then doing the sides. It's a little difficult to do by myself (and with my non dominant hand) but it can be done. Pro-tip if you're new to this, don't apply a sticker after applying a new sensor until after you wait the first hour and are sure the sensor is working correctly, so you don't waste a sticker.

For a couple of months I had to use a Libre freestyle 3 to monitor my blood sugar as it dropped throughout the day. I often bump into things, so I was looking for a good product to ensure I get the most out of my sensor. These are perfect (when applied correctly)! Normally I would shave that area of my arm, shower, dry off, prep with alcohol, place the sensor, then put the skin grip on top, leaving the backing on the middle part just in case I have to swap out patches before the sensor expires. After 1 or 2 shower the edges would start to fray, but most of time they would stay on at least for 7 days, if not the full 14. The removal process is pretty simple, especially if you leave the backing on the middle piece, as it doesn’t get stuck to the sensor. Not only is the product worth the money, but it also makes the Libre 3 freestyle worth the money since I’m able to keep it on the full 14 days.

IMO you MUST use some kind of adhesive patch over the Libre 3. Otherwise it will likely not stay the 14 days. These adhesive patches are great. Easy to put, stay strong... and hard to remove. Likely made worst because I also use Skin Tac wipes https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002NSCHY4/ (use some throw away gloves when you use the wipes, else your fingers will be really sticky). I feel that combination is great if you like to take some hot and long showers for instance. Now to remove it, baby oil and related stuff might be ok but takes forever so I do not recommend them. Instead it's worth spending to get Tac Away wipes https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VS1FD9I/ With practice, one wipe is enough. But at the beginning, you will likely need 2 wipes (they have no acetone). Like all removal, start on any side of the sticker that is a bit lifted off the skin. Then wipe the wipe back and forth while pulling a bit on the adhesive until you either have half of the adhesive removed, or remove it fully. Tip: use the wipe to clean any part that had adhesive and now had dirt stuck to your skin. Best of luck, and keep that glucose under control, so your insulin response also stays under control, and your health improves (+ you will stop being hungry, stop being hangry, lose weight as a side benefit, etc). I cannot recommend enough "Glucose Revolution" https://www.amazon.com/Glucose-Revolution-Life-Changing-Power-Balancing-ebook/dp/B098442BG3 as a fast and likely life changing book.

The first one was used on my left arm and while it was very tricky to get it on centered - remember you are working with arm up viewing in mirror to see/access the sensor and there are five sections of backing to be removed incrementally - getting it centered didn't quite happen and that was using my right hand (i am right handed) But it held firmly and well I was quite pleased. - The second one went onto my right arm and it was a total mess - i needed help from my spouse (using left hand but I am right handed) for younger folks this might not be an issue. It wasn't flat rather wrinkled and it started to actually start detaching the sensor. I used Smith and Nephew Flexifix Opsite Transparent Adhesive Film Roll found here on Amazon over the mess and that's working. I really liked the one that worked - it was not noticeable (flesh colored) and held well. The second experience leaves me not wanting to ever reorder these. They work really well if you have better eye hand coordination than a geriatric.

I have to start with a negative that will hopefully be fixed by the time you read this: Amazon mislabeled a batch of Skin Grip Libre 2 patches with holes in them for this product, which shouldn't have one. As these were listed as sold by Skin Grip, I contacted the company. Heidi was quite helpful and made sure I won't run out of patches while this gets sorted out. Check your label when you get them, since Skin Grip products all come in the same mylar envelopes. The first question you should ask about a skin patch for your glucose sensor is how do they hold? That depends on your skin type. I'm new to this, but I've come to these adhesives are always a balance between how well does it stay on your skin versus how hard is it to get off of you in two weeks' time. And we're pretty sure that when it comes to my skin, no single product on the market is going to get that balance right. No, not even KT tape. So I've gotta use these patches with Skin Tac, and the combination does work. That said, many of my new CGM buddies use these patches and find they work well for two weeks on their own. Where Skin Grip really beats the competition is in how you put it on, and how flexible it is once applied. The patch has a coated backing paper like any bandaid, but it's cut into five pieces: A circle in the center and four quadrants around the sides. Stretch the patch at the seams of the backing to split them and you can start pull tabs and remove the middle circle. There's a light adhesive under the middle circle which makes it easy to place the patch on your sensor and then peel the rest of the backing away one piece at a time to get the patch down nice and flat. A flat patch that stretches with your skin is the secret to having the patch hold up and remain comfortable for two weeks. It's very easy to wear. If your skin is like mine the application process is a bit more complex—Tom from the YouTube channel TypeOneTalks describes the process: Choose a location on the back (not outside) of your arm, wash the area with a non-oily soap, wipe with alcohol wipe, wipe the area with Skin Tac (I wear a nitrile glove for this because I do NOT want glue on my fingers for the next parts…) Apply the sensor, then the patch as above, then use the other alcohol swab around the outside of the patch (but not touching it) to maybe remove a little of the excess Skin Tac. I dunno how well that last step works, the alcohol definitely doesn't get it all, but I do it. If I can avoid gluing my shirt to my arm too completely, I'm calling it a win. To remove, I use a cotton round and a little liquid coconut oil around and over the top of the patch. Go ahead and saturate the patch with the oil. Wait five minutes and the patch peels right off. Doesn't hurt a bit. In my case there's just a tiny bit of oil left behind on my skin but not much. You might need a towel or another alcohol swab or both to get all the oil off of you. If it sounds fussy and fiddly … don't let that scare you. In my case, my skin doesn't hold most tapes or adhesives well at all, and reacts badly to most of those it will hold unless I seriously glue them down the way the Skin Tac does. That's a me problem, not a Skin Grip problem. Once I glue them down to my skin, though, the Skin Grip patches do not feel hot or sweaty or tight, because the patches stretch with my skin. That's why they're simply the best thing I've found. Knowing where to put these things, how to apply them, and how to get them off afterward makes all the difference.