ExpressionMed CGM Adhesive Patches for Libre 2 and Lingo (Pack of 5) - USA Made, Waterproof, Non-Fraying, Pre-Cut CGM Sensor Tapes (Dreamy Escapes Variety Pack)

I have been using ExpressionMed medical tapes to hold on my Freestyle Libre 14 day sensor for at least 2 or more years now! I buy at minimum 1, 2, or 3 packs at a time so I have them on hand. The last time I ordered I noted the prices had gone up (5 for $15.95) - I could not longer find the 10 packs (or only 1 version with the American and I prefer the lovely flowered ones). Ok, so be it. What I did not realize when I ordered was that the entire tape was different: size wise, stick-them wise, application steps, etc.I applied one and thought something was wrong right away, but could not figure out what. Then I took a shower. The water got inside. The heat from the hot water melted the sticky tape, and very shortly thereafter, the sensor failed. I could not get it off. It was stuck as if it was on with Gorilla Glue! It damaged my arm (swollen, black and blue, and sore for a week)!!! I had to call Abbott. They were not sure what had happened after providing technical assistance related to the sensor and my phone. They could not test the Expression Med tape. I tried another tape with a new sensor. Again the tape did not seem right. The same thing happened again. The holes were too large; the tape again damaged my arm because it became impossible to remove the sensor as the tape was on again like Gorilla GLUE. Unfortunately, as I had always done, I had purchased more than 1 packet on Amazon and there is no ability to return them even though I consider them defective because of the hole size and especially because the glue they are now using won't let go of your skin when you try to remove them. I am just sick about them. I loved Expression Med's product for the years I used it and reordered and reordered, but today I cannot any longer recommend them. Almost two weeks later from the first problem, my arm is still black and blue-purple and yellow and I know when I take the other all the way off (slowly, slowly as it is so stuck to me like Gorilla Glue) that will be the same. I write today to CAUTION OTHERS who have used Expression Med in the past to take care. I do not understand why the holes are bigger - the sensor seems to be the same size - not why they changed the glue (what a sad mistake). I am now stuck with all these patches that I spent good money on. I have also written to Expression Med today to tell them about all of this.I wanted to send some photos' with this, but they are on my phone. At 73 I do not know how to transfer them to my laptop. If I figure it out, I will send later.

The first photo is the one I wore the longest at about 4 days, and the second was worn for about 2 or 3 days.I paired these with the Amolyfe Hard Shell in order to be able to change them without the sensor ripping out. Worked WELL with that!! Some brands won’t be compatible with hard shells or shields but these did!!Lasted through 109 degree day here in hot Arizona, lots of activity and sweating, then a shower as well.Didn’t budge ONCE!!Sizing is perfect for Libre 3!!And if you are like me and want to be able to find patches that can work with shields or shells then these would be the ones to go with!! Anything from this shop is actually pretty amazing!!I LOVE the nighttime and starry night designs!!Thin and isn’t super noticeable, and definitely withstood MANY days of activity, and showerings, and sleep. I just now took off the one I had been wearing for the past four days (the first photo) and it STILL had decent grip and adhesive 🤣.The very first one I tried to use was a total blunder and didn’t work out well, but I think it was probably my own fault 😂I had to put one at work, and they recently got rid of all paper towels in the building and as someone with generalized Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating 😓) this was horrible and it was definitely not a problem of the patch.When I have placed them on with a good couple hours with ZERO perspiration then it stays on for DAYS!!If you happen to have the same sort of sweating issue that I do, this is not at all a brand you should pass up!! Don’t sit on this one!!By far, THE BEST DESIGN PATCHES EVER!!

These are great, but they only last about six or seven days. The gluten needs to be a lot stronger than the last longer.

I am pleased with this purchase because it last the entire 14 days covering my Libre 3, and it looked beautiful while doing so. Although I followed the instructions to apply and remove the cover, I used an alcohol swab on my skin after washing it with soap and water and letting it dry and before I removed it. Attached are photos showing how the cover looked after I applied it and on the 14th day when I removed it. I also included photos showing how I removed it (it does not have to be removed in one piece) and how the area on my arm looked after removing the cover, which left a little adhesive on the skin that can be cleaned off using an alcohol swab. I plan to purchase again because it worked as expected for me.

You get 5 overlays for $17. There are other brands that work just as well if not better that will provide a better experience. To be fair I should have read the description more closely to ensure I was getting my moneys worth. The designs are nice but the price is not worth it. I wouldn’t recommend this product.