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Dexcom G7 vs G6: The Patch Guide for Switchers

Dexcom G7 vs G6: The Patch Guide for Switchers

If you've just been upgraded from a Dexcom G6 to a G7 — or you're weighing up the switch — there's one small practical question most guides skip: what happens...

Waterproof CGM Patches: What Actually Works for Swimming, Showers and Beach Days

Waterproof CGM Patches: What Actually Works for...

Every summer we get the same message from customers: "Can I actually swim wearing this?" And every summer we give the same nuanced answer: "Yes — and here's what to...

Best CGM Patches for Kids Starting School with Type 1 Diabetes

Best CGM Patches for Kids Starting School with ...

Sending a child with Type 1 diabetes back to school always comes with a checklist that other parents don't have to think about. Somewhere on that list, right between "spare...

SmileSensors 'Reach for the stars' CGM patch — how long do CGM patches last

How Long Do CGM Patches Last?

It's the question every CGM user asks within the first week: how long is this patch actually meant to last? The honest answer is "it depends" — but the variables...

Person applying a SmileSensors CGM patch — guide for sensitive skin

Choosing CGM Patches for Sensitive Skin: What t...

If your skin reacts to almost every adhesive you try, choosing a CGM overlay patch is its own small project. The good news is that most of what reduces irritation...