Skin Grip CGM Sensor Patches Compatible with Medtronic Guardian, 20 Pack

Long review, but worth the read, I PROMISE! The skin grip in the photo is one I cut to fit my sensor. I had the Medtronic patches previously and wanted to use them up before ordering new ones that fit my sensor so I just cut the others down to size. This has been on my arm for about 9 days now. I have been using skin grips for years and have turned at least 50 people onto them as well - most were complete strangers. Use with skin tac wipes and these will last at least two weeks, if not longer. I am constantly outside as we are a family who enjoys hunting, fishing, shot g** sports, swimming, etc. and nothing has held up like skin grips. I also sweat really really bad and they are completely resistant to my horrific sweating. 😂 if there was ever an advocate for skin grips, it’s 100% me. I’ve been using these for years after having to change my sensor three times in one day due to being on the ocean fishing and swimming and between the ocean water and the sweat, my previous tape just would not stay on my body. I ordered these, went back to Florida a few weeks later, spent TWELVE HOURS in the SUMMER sun fishing, sweating like a stuffed pig, and swimming/diving to look for scallops, starfish, shells, etc. not once did I have to change my sensor again because this sensor cover stayed STUCK like a leech. I have put these skin grips through some pretty rigorous activities and have intentionally done things to try to get it to come off (just to test the durability) and I have never had any issues at all. I have had sensors fail just because they were bad sensors and had already put these skin grips skin grip on, and when I tell you taking it off literally ripped skin…whew. So now I make sure that the sensor connects to my insulin pump and is working the way it should BEFORE applying my skin grip. 😂 my mother in law uses them now, and friend of mine who’s son is a diabetic uses them for the sensor and the omnipod, I have other friends and family who use them now, and the amount of strangers who I have shared these with are now religious users. I always take a few to my endo appts too and hand them out with skin tac so others can try them before they buy them because I just love them so much and want others to not have to be limited in outdoor activities due to not having an aggressively adhesive covering for their life saving equipment. Diabetics shouldn’t be limited to activities due to fear of device failure from water, sweat, and activities. Or, from the fear that they equipment will fail during the activity and worry because they don’t have extras to replace it or insurance won’t cover the replacement. So again, if there was ever a true advocate for skin grips, it would whole heartedly be me. 😂 I do wish there were more options for designs though in the different sizes. If the Skin Grips company sees this review, I have design ideas that I would LOVE to share! 😏 and if you need an advertiser, I am your girl! Please reach out! 💙 To my dia-buddies, please don’t waste your time on other coverings. Order these and the skin tac. For best use, shower first, do not apply lotion or any moisturizing product to the area, dry well, clean area well with rubbing alcohol, apply the skin tac, insert sensor or pump infusion set, MAKE SURE IT ALL CONNECTS AND IS WORKING WELL, THEN apply the skin grip. I have applied before a shower and it has held up, but the edges started to peel away before the two weeks was up. So, I always try to time my equipment changes for after showering to get the best use. Enjoy and stop letting other tapes and supplies keep you from living. Order these and go live your best life!

I am happy to have found these patches. So far, they help me stay aware of protecting my sensor so it doesnt pop off my arm during the 14 day use. So far, even after a few bumps on the sensor it has stayed in place. After reading reviews with concerns about patch sticking to the freestyle sensor i have a few suggestions for less stressful usage and possibly increasing the life of each patch.. 1. Exposure to water seems to cut down the life of the patch. I have had success keeping the patch on for the 14 day life of my freestyle sensor. I do protect my patch in the shower by applying a larger sheet of GLAD PRESS 'N SEAL over the patch to tent it from the water. Its not perfect but it has helped cut down exposure to water. It may take some experimentation to find what works best for you. 2. To prepare for smoothly applying the patch, lay patch on a flat surface, then fold out three of the four paper patch covers so the tips extend beyond the edge of the patch. The revealed space on the patch is just larger than your sensor. Pull off the 4th paper flap and cut it down into a circle the SAME size as your freestyle sensor. Do this to keep the patch from adhering to your sensor. (If your circle is larger than the sensor, the edges of the paper disk may be uncomfortable on your skin.) Center the glossy, paper circle you just cut out on the revealed area of the patch. Now when the patch is applied over your sensor the patch will cover and hold your sensor in place... but the patch will not stick to your sensor -- just to the circle and your skin.) Apply the patch: Center the patch's paper circle over the sensor on your arm and press on your arm. Then slowly pull on each of the three 'tips' for a smooth patch application. (After applying the patch I cut the other three paper flaps into circles for future use.) So far i'm pleased. I've used the patches for a couple of months now.

These work awesome with SkinTac and stay on my husband for the duration we need. We wish they came in fun patterns. Great product! My husband is a Type 1 diabetic and with the medication and his sweat some bandages slide right off, even after using SkinTac.

These are great to cover my cgm sensor to my Medtronic insulin pump. It holds better than any other tape I’ve ran across and is easy to put on. My only complaint is I’ve read reviews where it’s hard to pull the tape off and I absolutely do not have that experience. In heat, with sweat, it comes right off. I’ve had to replace the patch several times after swimming during summer. But again, it’s the best I’ve found so far. Also, the pink seems to hold up better than the blue color.

These work great for my brothers CGM sensor. They keep it really well covered and come off easily with no irritation. They fit perfectly, are comfortable and easy to use!

I absolutely love the Skin Grip Adhesive Patches for my Medtronic Guardian 4 CGM! These patches have been a game-changer for me. I’ve struggled in the past with keeping my CGM securely in place, but since I started using these, it stays on for the full 7 days of battery life without any issues! The adhesive is incredibly strong—I've had no worries about it peeling off, even during workouts or showers. When it’s time to remove the patch, I’m always amazed at how sticky it still is after a whole week! Plus, I’m a big fan of the patterned designs. They add a fun touch to my CGM and make it feel a bit more personal. It’s nice to have a bit of flair while managing my diabetes. Overall, I highly recommend Skin Grip Adhesive Patches to anyone using Medtronic, Libre, or Eversense CGM devices. They really do make a difference in both functionality and style!

Been using these for years! Work great!

Let me start by saying these things are pretty awesome. My sensor no longer gets snagged while I’m wearing a hoodie or a long sleeve shirt. I love that they’re latex free. I’m allergic to latex and have pretty sensitive skin in general and these don’t make me itch or anything. I can’t feel it in that way at all. I gave it three stars because I’ve only been wearing it for three days and the material has already started to fray around the edges, like a fabric bandaid does. It hasn’t lifted up yet, the adhesion is great. There are just some threads coming loose. Like others have said, I definitely thought there would have been a non-stick portion that goes over the sensor so that if you have remove the grip before your sensor is up, it wouldn’t take your sensor out along with it. The other thing I dislike about it is that it does retain moisture. I understand that it is only a water repellent, but the grip stays wet for hours after a shower. While the majority of the day, I don’t feel it at all, after a shower it’s almost like wearing a wet sock and we all know how terrible that feels. I have an annoying, cold wet spot on my arm for at least 3 hours after I shower (I shower everyday) and that’s with me not letting the water hit it directly. I’m not sure how that will effect my sensor in the long run. So far, the pros outweigh the cons, so I’ll probably continue to use them, but I would like to see the price come down or the quality to go up.

I have been using the Skin Grip brand for about 2 years now. They rebounded about a year ago (I think) and it was by far the best offering on the market. I was finding that I could keep a single cover on for the while two weeks, even going into the pool fairly regularly. BUT....they have changed something. Whatever the adhesive/glue was that worked so well, and it has been replaced by some kind of chemical weapon that's probably been banned by the Geneva Convention. Not only did the first patch I tried on from the new pack fail to stick (and it turned out it was almost completely dry!) the second patch then caused what you can see in the pictures. I can't say that the original skin tone patches have been affected in the same way, but I would highly recommend to anyone thinking about these patches... STAY AWAY!!

Skingrip patch is the best I’ve tried; No irritation, no glue residue, and removal is effortless without pulling hair or skin. It stayed perfectly secure through multiple showers across the full sensor lifespan. It only comes off when I intentionally peel it away, which says everything about its reliability.

Muy bueno

Used this product to stick over my Libre Lifestyle Senor and went for a swim. My sensor still works.

These are expensive but have phenomenal hold. They will gradually succumb to falling apart from the shower (7-10 days) but they are the best bandages I have ever used. Well worth the price!