Universal Adhesive Patch, Black, 25-Pack, CGM Tape

Perfect. They stick really well and I rarely need to change to a new one before the sensor ends. They are tricky to remove from a sensor at first, but once you get a method of removing it without pulling the sensor off then it’s not a problem.

I used it for the first time about 6 days ago for my Medtronic Guardian CGM. The Simpatch was something I purchased because I felt like the Medtronic Oval Tape wasn't good enough. It wasn't keeping the CGM properly adhered to my body and I kept having issues with the CGM updating, disconnecting and I wasn't getting the promised 6 day use of the sensors! Those sensors are expensive and I became frustrated that the product Medtronic was selling wasn't good. I ran into your product on Amazon and figured I would eliminate all variables prior to making that decision and figured I would try the Simpatch patch to see if I could get the most out of my sensors. Simpatch has already completely changed my feelings about the Guardian CGM. The CGM is now properly adhered to my skin! It doesn't have a "plastic wrap" feeling that the manufactured Oval Tape had. It is simply more comfortable than any other product I've used for the Guardian CGM. It's flexible, feels more natural and it doesn't feel like the slightest bump, bend or slip may disconnect the sensor. The Simpatch was VERY simple to apply as sometimes in using other tapes or adhesives (depending on body location) I would need some help from my Wife. The adhesive on Simpatch is effect and keeps the sensor on your skin without disrupting it's signal to my pump. It was easy to take off and left less residue on my sensor than the original manufacturer's oval tape. I exercise doing HIIT training every night, shower every night, have used it in the pool and all of those activities rendered no issues-the Simpatch is leaps and bounds better than other products! The edge of the Simpatch hasn't worn down or frayed away from my skin after 6 days! The Simpatch has changed my outlook on wearing the CGM and made the marriage between the my CGM and pump very effective! THANK YOU to Simpatch for an awesome and affordable product!

Li uso per coprire il sensore Freestyle Libre quando minaccia di distaccarsi. Il prodotto è comodo e ne vale il costo. Pienamente approvato. Resiste ad acqua e sudore e l'ho indossato anche per 10 giorni continuativi.

Being a Type 1 Diabetic for over the past 37 years, I can attest that there isn’t much that I get excited about with shots and finger sticks. That being said, I have been an insulin pump user since 1998. I have recently started using the Medtronic 670G with the Guardian sensor. Prior to my new pump, I had the Animas Vibe with the Dexcom G4. Let me tell you, I used everything under the sun to make the Dexcom G4 adhere to my body. The adhesive they provided was terrible, it would begin to peel on the 3rd day. I seriously got to the point that I didn’t even use the Dexcom G4 because I wasted too many dollars for a product that could not adhere to my body. I’m sure I could have done more research, but I was just done! My save in grace! 1. When I was informed that Animas was no longer going to manufacture their insulin pumps and I was having to switch to Medtronic, I finally felt a sigh of relief. My very first insulin pump was a Medtronic pump. I read up on Medtronic’s newest pump and their Guardian sensor and a smile came to my face. My best friend since childhood, who too is a Type 1 Diabetic, and has been on the Medtronic 670G with the Guardian CGM for over 1-1/2yr, told me about Simpatch. She told me how well their product adhered to her body and she also informed me of their impeccable customer service. 2. Upon using the Simpatch for my very first time, it was very easy to apply. I first wiped the area I was injecting the Guardian CGM sensor with one SkinPrep pad. Then I placed the Simpatch over the Guardian CGM and voila, it adhered perfectly. (See pictures provided - the patch is adhered to my right leg) 3. The Simpatch “NEVER” lifted on the edges, not even when I reached the 7th day of my sensor to be changed. Let me also add, I workout at minimum 3 days per week. I run, bicycle and weight train, oh and living in Florida with 90 – 100 degree temps, sweating is inevitable. That ALL being said, the Simpatch “NEVER” failed! 4. Changing out the Simpatch is as easy as applying. Removing the old Simpatch, I lifted lightly on the edges and it came off with ease. My skin never felt like it was peeling off with the Simpatch, unlike it did when I used the original adhesive provided by Medtronic. If you need, you can use an adhesive remover wipe (like Reliamed or Unisolve) as you are removing the Simpatch. To the owner of Simpatch, James Duffy, who so nicely sent an e-mail message thanking me for my purchase, I don’t know how else to describe your product other than…AMAZING!!! I LOVE IT!!! I love it so much that I am going to buy the other colors of purple and blue you have available. I wish you would make more colors, because in all honesty, I like showing it off. Yes, I find the Simpatch makes my Guardian sensor look hip. It makes me proud to show that I am a Type 1 Diabetic that is fighting the fight and refuses to ever quit! THANK YOU Simpatch and mostly, THANK YOU JAMES DUFFY!!!

First off, if you’re deciding whether to get these to replace the Medtronic Oval Tape, do it now and don’t look back. In the very least, it’s an upgrade because it doesn’t leave behind ANY of the glue that takes basically 2 weeks to get off like the Oval Tape does. It also sticks far far better. Cons: 1) the backing is a little weird and fussy (tip: completely fold it back and forth on the perforations a couple times and then pull away from the backing on the other side of the perforations keeping the backing still in full contact with the patch. It sounds more difficult than it is). 2) I live in St. Louis where the summer humidity is often beyond brutal and I’m starting to believe that there isn’t as a single medical adhesive on the market made for active people in this type of climate. I bought the Simpatch because I was losing more sensors to sweat than Medtronic would replaces (1/month is their policy). Thus far, I’ve only lost one with the Simpatch but I’ve had to supplement it with either additional tape or a second Simpatch. This is still better than the Oval Tape b/c you can cut away the unsticky part easily and tape over it with some sort of water proof medical bandage tape or another patch if necessary which with the Oval Tape, once it starts to come up you’re pretty much done. Note/Tip: The directions for drying the patch say not to use a hair dryer because the glue is heat activated and may stick to firmly if you use this intense of heat. After I had sweated the majority of a few off I decided to try using the hair dryer both during the initial application and when drying off after a shower or something. This definitely seems to help and isn’t in the slightest bit any more painful to remove. However, I do still manage to sweat parts of them off and have to use the aforementioned steps. Hope this helps!

This works well, occasionally the (lack of flex!!!) and compression can cause compression lows in the Medtronic sensor: not previously experienced with a stretcher version of NASA KP like CGM tape. The issue seems to be resolved by applying a softer pressure directly around the CGM. After 24 years of CGM application with the addition of IV Prep, it is easy to occasionally overdo it to make sure you're not going to rip it off going past a door, just take it easy on pressing the the tape down. This brand stays on well, but you do want to wait at least 3 hrs for the adhesive to adhere before exposure to water. Son also uses the G6 version and has not had issues with loss before sensor changes.