What can I do to keep the adhesive patch from peeling off my body?

Follow the insertion instructions carefully and be sure to use the sensor overpatch included with your G7 sensor. Here are some tips that may help you keep your sensor on for the entire sensor session.
Site preparation
  1. Site: Sensor site should be flat, clean, and completely dry before you insert the sensor. There should be some fat under the skin at the sensor site.
  2. Extra adhesive: Put additional adhesive on the patch before applying the overpatch and let dry. For more recommendations, go to dexcom.com/faqs or in the app, go to Profile > Help > Find Answers
  3. Placement: The patch stays on best when it’s not where your skin folds (like when you bend) or near waistbands that could rub against it.
  4. Avoid hair: Apply the patch to areas without a lot of hair. If needed, shave the site with electric clippers.
  5. Old adhesive: Remove any adhesive residue from previous sensors. Consider using a body oil or adhesive remover for skin (such as Uni-solve, Detachol, or Tac Away).
Patch care
  1. The longer you keep it dry and sweat-free in the first 12 hours, the longer it may stick to your skin
  2. When it gets wet, gently pat it dry as soon as you can
  3. If it peels off your skin, trim the peeled parts and put on medical tape. For more recommendations, go to dexcom.com/faqs or in the app, go to Profile > Help > Find Answers

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