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BeccyB
DAFNE Graduate
NHS Birmingham East and North 50 posts |
yep, my last delivery was delayed and so I ended up going to Tenerife without a sensor - exactly the time it would've been most useful!! |
Phil Maskell
DAFNE Graduate
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust 194 posts |
BeccyB, similar my delay was before holiday when I would have liked it the most, at least it swimming less of a worry |
sarahg
DAFNE Graduate
Essex Partnership University Trust (South East) 29 posts |
Hi yes I think it is a pain I have taken to having a few days off when my sensor ends and try a order straight away when I can . I really miss the swimming so it nice to have a swim sensor free as I have no success with keeping them fully attached after swimming and also after a heavy gym workout. I have found that if I use tac wipe before applying the señor they are no likely to stay on the 14days. Hope you get your order soon as I really miss not having mine on now . |
Frazer
DAFNE Graduate
Essex Partnership University NHS FT (St Margaret’s Hospital) 16 posts |
Hi All |
stephenbrowne
DAFNE Graduate
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust 37 posts |
Hi Frazer |
Frazer
DAFNE Graduate
Essex Partnership University NHS FT (St Margaret’s Hospital) 16 posts |
Thanks very much Stephen - that's really informative. I'll give it a go. |
Phil Maskell
DAFNE Graduate
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust 194 posts |
Frazer, |
Frazer
DAFNE Graduate
Essex Partnership University NHS FT (St Margaret’s Hospital) 16 posts |
Thanks Phil - Abbotts told me the glue has not been changed but perhaps you are right and it has been strengthened. |
sarahg
DAFNE Graduate
Essex Partnership University Trust (South East) 29 posts |
Hi I think the glue is different too as I have been using since January now and like most people have had problems in the passed with senors falling off after gym or in the heat but the last 4 have all lasted the full 14 days . I have notice that after I take the senor off it can be sore a little . I have stated to use antibacterial shower gel and also tac wipes after removing the senors which really help with removing the sticky glue left behind. |
stephenbrowne
DAFNE Graduate
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust 37 posts |
When I applied my first sensor just over 12 months ago I found it very difficult to make it stick on properly. The applicator nearly pulled it off when I tried to remove the applicator. I am convinced as others have also noted that grease and sweat on the skin hinders the sensor from adhering properly. For years I had avoided using alcohol on my skin as when I started with diabetes nearly 50 years ago we had to clean the skin with surgical spirit before injections ! This made the skin thick. However I have found for sensors I have needed to use the isopropanol alcohol antiseptic wipes provided in the sensor pack. After advice from my Diabetes Specialist Nurse I applied to Opus Health Care : www.opus-healthcare.co.uk and they sent me some free samples. I found that Skin Safe Non Sting Protective Film spray was a great help. It is antiseptic but also leaves the skin tacky and more receptive to holding on the sensor firmly. The Non Sting Medical Adhesive Spray was also useful in removing the glue from the skin with removal of the old sensor. Sorry to contribute again on the same subject but I forgot to mention these details before. Grateful to hear of all the contributions on this subject. |