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Chapter 14: Troubleshooting
Adhesive Patch Won’t Stick
Problem
• The adhesive patch won’t stay on your skin for the entire sensor session
Solution
• Before applying sensor: Use an optional skin adhesive (such as Mastisol or SkinTac)
• After applying sensor: Put overpatch or tape over patch
• Order overpatches at dexcom.com/order
• Tape brand names include Blenderm, Tegaderm, Smith & Nephew IV3000,
and 3M
• See Chapter 5
Applying Overpatch
Applying tape
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