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Can cgm patches be sterile? What you should know before reapplying

Let’s clear something up straight away – CGM patches are not sterile. That might surprise you, especially when you co...

July 11, 2025

Barbie’s new type 1 diabetes doll: Why representation in toys can boost kids’ confidence

Barbie’s new type 1 diabetes doll is making waves for all the right reasons. With a visible CGM patch, this trending ...

July 11, 2025

Post-adhesive skin care after CGM removal – soothe and protect

You’ve worn your CGM patch like a champ. It stayed on through workouts, hot showers, late nights – and now it’s time ...

July 07, 2025

Medical tape vs CGM patch: which one actually protects better?

If you've ever reached for the nearest roll of medical tape to hold down your CGM, you're not alone. It’s the go-to h...

July 04, 2025

How to make sure your CGM patch is actually hypoallergenic

If you’ve ever experienced itching, redness, or flaking skin under your CGM patch, you’re not alone. Many people with...

July 02, 2025

Why some skin types react differently to the same patch

Ever met someone who wears the same CGM brand, same patch, with the same prep routine... But they've never had an iss...

July 01, 2025

How CGM Users Are Preventing Skin Burn: Community Hacks That Work

Wearing a CGM should feel like second nature, not a second skin that burns. But for plenty of people living with diab...

June 25, 2025

Running on Resilience: Callum’s Type 1 Diabetes Journey

When Callum Stephenson was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) in May 2024, life changed in an instant. At just 25 y...

June 20, 2025

5 Things No One Told You About Wearing a CGM in Public (But Should Have)

So, you've started wearing a CGM and you’re adjusting to the tech, the data, and the skin routines. But here’s what m...

June 20, 2025

Why Your Support Matters: Helping Friends with Diabetes

Supporting a diabetic friend isn’t about grand gestures – it’s about understanding the daily demands of diabetes and ...

June 18, 2025

Waterproof? Sweatproof? Kidproof? The Truth About Patch Claims in 2025

If your CGM patch has ever peeled off after a swim or given up mid-summer jog, you're not imagining it. In 2025, many...

June 17, 2025

Why Freestyle Libre 2 and 3 Readers Are Changing the Game

Living with diabetes means constantly balancing numbers, symptoms, routines, and decisions. And let’s be honest – it’...

June 16, 2025

How to Extend the Life of Your FreeStyle Libre Sensor: Tips and Best Practices

The FreeStyle Libre sensor is a game-changer for people with diabetes, allowing for continuous glucose monitoring (C...

June 13, 2025

Men and Type 1 Diabetes: Why Sensor Confidence Matters

For men living with type 1 diabetes, confidence in your continuous glucose monitor (CGM) isn’t just a convenience – i...

June 13, 2025

How Dexcom Overpatches Improve Comfort During Workouts

Ever been halfway through a workout, in the zone, and suddenly feel the edge of your Dexcom lifting? One quick wipe w...

June 11, 2025

Breaking the Stigma: Men, Mental Health & Diabetes Tech

Let’s talk about something we don’t talk about enough. Mental health. Diabetes. And men. This Men's Health Week, we ...

June 10, 2025

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