I am experiencing skin irritation with Dexcom G7, what can I do?
The Dexcom G7 has a sensor patch that contains medical-grade, pressure-sensitive, acrylic-based adhesive, and may be periodically updated to optimize sensor retention. The only difference in the adhesive is a slight change in the formulation. All adhesive formulations passed irritation testing, allow for 10-day wear, and contain no latex.
The following link provides directions and options that you can review with your healthcare provider to find a solution that is best for you: https://www.dexcom.com/en-us/faqs/sensitive-skin. General techniques to remove the adhesive patch as well as residue from a previous patch are at www.dexcom.com/faqs/removal-techniques. We would also like to follow up with you. If you would like a member of our team to reach out, please submit a request through our Self-Service Patient Support Portal located at: https://www.dexcom.com/priority-support.
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