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CGM Patches for Sensitive Skin: Dexcom G6 and G7 Options That Won't Irritate

What to look for in a patch for sensitive skin Look for four things: a hypoallergenic adhesive, latex-free materials, a breathable backing, and a cut sized precisely to your sensor. None of that g...

September 21, 2026

Sleeping with a CGM: What Happens When You Lie on It, and How to Stop It

Quick answer: yes, and here is what to expect Yes, you can sleep with a CGM sensor and patch on, and most nights it ...

September 21, 2026

How to Tell if Your CGM Patch is Causing a Reaction

How to tell what is causing it Check three things: where the redness sits, how quickly it appeared, and whether it it...

September 21, 2026

Strong enough for school, fun enough for holidays: CGM patch tips for kids

What keeps a CGM on a child A CGM stays on a child through three things working together: correct placement for their...

September 21, 2026

CGM Patches for Tennis | Keep Your Sensor Secure on Court

Whether you're playing social doubles, training for competition or competing in tournaments, tennis puts unique deman...

August 05, 2026

How Long Should a CGM Patch Last? What to Expect

How long a patch should last is one of those questions you don't think to ask until you need the answer. Usually that...

August 05, 2026

Wearing a CGM in Hot Weather: Does Extreme Heat Affect Your Readings, and How to Keep Your Sensor Secure

Summer brings beach days, holidays, outdoor exercise and plenty of sunshine. For people living with diabetes, however...

July 17, 2026

Wearing a CGM as an Elderly Adult: Fragile Skin, Easy Removal, and Help from a Carer

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are helping more older adults manage diabetes with greater confidence. Whether you...

July 17, 2026

Cardio vs Strength Training: Which Is Better for Blood Sugar?

If you’re living with diabetes and you move your body, you already know the deal: exercise helps, but it can also fee...

June 18, 2026

What are Type Strong patches

You apply your CGM, it feels secure, and you get on with your day. Then at some point it catches on something. A towe...

June 18, 2026

CGM Patches for Swimmers and Triathletes: Pool, Saltwater, and Open-Water Wear

If you wear a CGM patch when you swim, you have probably climbed out of the pool or come out of the surf and found an...

June 02, 2026

Which Type Strong Patch Fits Your CGM?

Type Strong makes six adhesive patch SKUs plus two accessories, each pre-cut for a specific diabetes device family. D...

May 26, 2026

This app takes the guesswork out of your meal’s nutritional content

CGMs show what your glucose is doing, but not why. SNAQ closes that gap by using AI photo recognition to log meals ...

May 12, 2026

Small Frequent Meals vs Intermittent Fasting for Diabetes

There is no single best approach to managing blood sugar. See how meal timing strategies affect glucose and how CGM i...

April 21, 2026

Is Type Strong Better Than Other CGM Patches?

Most CGM patches do not fail on day one. They fail quietly a few days in, when edges start lifting, adhesion weakens,...

April 16, 2026

Is Diabetes Hereditary?

Is diabetes hereditary? If diabetes runs in your family, understanding your genetic risk and lifestyle factors is key...

April 15, 2026

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