The Sugar Patch Application

Overlay Patches:  Use an alcohol swab to clean the skin of any dirt, oils and lotions.  Allow skin to dry.  Gently peel the patch away from the backing and center it over your device, pressing the tape down firmly around the edges to ensure adhesion to the sensor, pod or infusion set tape, and skin. 

Patches for Dexcom, Omnipod, and infusion sets, will have a cut-out (hole) that will fit snugly around the sensor, pod, or infusion site.  The center piece (cut-out) can be applied to the top of the transmitter or pod to complete the aesthetic design of the patch.

 

Barrier/Underlay Patches:  These patches are designed to be applied directly to the skin underneath the sensor, pod, or infusion set to protect sensitive skin from irritation or allergic reactions from their adhesives.  Peel patch away from the backing and apply to clean dry skin where you will be applying the sensor, pod or infusion set.  Apply the sensor, pod, or infusion set over the patch and insert it through the patch.  Apply one of our Overlay Patches over the sensor, pod, or infusion set, to provide extra security.

 

Keep your patches dry for one hour after application.  Pat dry with a towel, or use a blow dryer on low heat, after bathing or swimming.  Avoid lotions or oils under or around the patch.

 

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