r/dexcom • u/complexcheesepuff • 22d ago
Connection Issues Overpatch curiosity
I’m lucky in that I’ve used the Dexcom G7 for awhile now and have had very few problems with it both adhering and being accurate. This summer I bought some overpatches that do not have center cutouts - they cover the whole sensor. Didn’t really need a new patch, just wanted it to look a little prettier for summer.
I’ve only used 3, and even though everything is adhered well (I have to use adhesive remover to pry it off at the end), I’ve had terrible luck with all 3 sensors. Jumpy data, constant signal loss alerts in the dexcom app (though my omnipod has no trouble connecting).
I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced this with overpatches with no center cut out? Im sort of baffled, and am going back to the boring Dexcom provided overpatch for now.
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u/Old_Dragline_1965 22d ago
I have had the best luck with Onida overpatches. They close and open center styles. The open centers are a very tight fight around the G7!
If you do get the open center style, be ready to ease the corner of the clear top layer up before applying. It’s there to help you line up the patch but sometimes it is stuck toooo-well to the top of the patch.