Mixed Reviews for Dexcom G6 Patch

These do a good job at protecting Dexcom sensor hardware, but they don’t stay on for more than 3-4 days, even with adequate skin prep and even when using this brand’s ‘Skin flu’ product to help promote adhesion. These aren’t CGM-specific either. It’s a large patch designed to cover multiple types of sensor devices. Their solution to not having the patch stick to your sensor is not to peel the middle section of protective paper off, which wasn’t exactly comfortable to me.

We use these for my preschooler’s Dexcom sensor. These are our favorite patches, because they hold sufficiently for the full 10 days and they help the sensors to not fall off. They also help to create a smoother surface so that my child can more easily dress herself and use the restroom independently without the sensor catching on her clothing. However they’re not so overly sticky that they cause pain when they are removed.

I have tried two now, they stick just fine if you use skintack, however to use them with a Dexcom 6 you have to leave the inner paper on, both times I have done this they were itchy as hell and they actually cut into my skin. I do not recommend these at all and am super disappointed.

Recently I just changed my Dexcom & when removing the patch it ripped my skin & gave me a huge reaction on my skin. Also when taking a shower , the patch gets soaked and makes the Dexcom wet as well.

The problem with these is that the sensor won't pick it up because they have put the patch over the sensor

The photos imply that the patch just covers the CGM with maybe an inch around to spare when in actuality, it’s more like 2 plus inches. Didn’t test its reliability because it’s way too big for my taste. Guess I need to buy directly from Signos.

This was the first covering I ordered for my dexcom 6. They absolutely stay on and cover it for my full 10 days. I will be a repeat customer!!!!!

Even with the larger g6, if you’re careful enough you can apply it to your skin only and not the sensor. Most other brands I’ve tried, including the ones the ones Dexcom provides, stick directly to the sensor making replacing without wasting the sensor almost impossible. The simple yet important idea of leaving the center backing optional is a game changer.
I sweat way too much and these hold up to running in the hellacious Texas summer sun, BJJ class, swimming etc. I’ll change it out every couple days so I can clean the area but they’d probably last longer.
Definitely good stuff.

These do exactly what they claim. It protects my Dexcom beautifully. Would recommend to any Dexcom user.

Really good so far it’s been holding

The patch is keeping the dexcon in place and keeps it from shifting so I don’t actually feel the needle for once. However, it has caused a skin irritation almost like a blister on the top of my arm. It has two more days and has also started to peel off on one side.

These sounded great and may be for some people, but the adhesive or the material irritated my skin immediately.

9 year old T1D. This held up 9/10 days with change of dex. No wraps. No irritation. In the pool every day. In the shower every day. In the hot tub. Middle of a heat snap! This is an amazing patch. We will never buy another kind.

First time wearing and mowing the lawn after sweating alittle bit already not sticking. This product is not very good staying on.

These are the worst over patches I have ever used. I haven’t given them a review because after the first couple where i peeled them off after they started coming off I just stopped using them. Against my best judgement I just used one again and it peeled up on the edges not 3 minutes after applying it to dry cleaned skin that i prepped using a dry washcloth and 91% alcohol like i always do. So strike 2. Then as i am peeling it the rest of the way off carefully it peels off my newly applied dexcom sensor which it literally says on the package (which also is the worst packaging of any patch, for the love just use the zip style pouch like everyone else) that it won’t do “middle area doesn’t stick to libre, dexcom, medtronic, or miaomiao”. Strike 3. Every other patch i have used has worked great, even cheap ones from walmart. Try any other patch but this one.

I have put these on many times and most times they fall off. Other times it causes irritation on my skin.

Had to remove patch. It was itching and burning me. really liked how it covered the sensor. wish it would have worked. happened within 24 hours.

I like this product because it covers the whole transmitter- great for those who are prone to knocking the transmitter off. What I don’t like is the mild adhesive. Even with extra skintac the patch rolls up on the edges and peels off. I won’t buy this brand again simply because it’s not worth the money and the adhesive could be much stronger

The adhesive is incredibly itchy after a day or two (and I don't normally have sensitive skin), but what's worse, it sticks to the sensor, so if I remove the patch, it's going to take the sensor with it. Skip these patches!

My kid is T1D and uses a cgm dexcom g6 and it fits over the transmitter. I double down and use a skin adhesive under the sensor and put these patches on while the skin adhesive is still a little tacky. Lasts awhile

Looking at the pictures, you might think these are molded to the shape in the center. NOPE. Just a flat, flap of sticky cloth.
Yes, it was quite sticky but the pictures falsely depict the product. Not again for me.

 I was excited for these patches as in the picture it shows as if the middle part is hollow and fits perfectly around the dexcom g6 sensor. When product arrived it was only a thin piece of paper that just wraps around the sensor and doesn’t fit well around sensor. Leaves bubbles and air around. Waste of money. If I knew this I would of stuck with buying skintac adhesive. This does not protect nor wrap around precisely as shown on description.

I had high hopes for this product. These patches don’t adhere any better than the regular adhesive on Dexcom or OmniPod. They peel up from the sides and retain a tremendous amount of moisture after showering. I currently have two on just to get through my remaining time on my device-it’s peeling up also after less than 24 hours.

While the patch adheres well while swimming or sweating, it will pull out your sensor when taking off or replacing the patch. I found it’s better to purchase a patch with a hole in the center (for the sensor) so the sensor doesn’t get pulled out.

These are ok. I probably won't order again because they are sticky where the transmitter is. I was under the impression they would not be. I also ordered black and received tan.