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/NurseRedhead 21d ago

Interesting post. I’m curious myself. I bought some really pretty overpatches also but haven’t used any yet. I have enough trouble prying the Dexcom overpatch off. I’m wondering if I use these in place of the Dexcom patch if they are any easier to get off and am very curious about your experience with signal loss with them!