Skin allergy to Freestyle Libre 2 sensors

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Ariesgirl

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Three months ago I was fitted with a Freestyle Libre 2 sensor which is scanned by app on my phone. For the past few weeks I have noticed the area of my arm around where the sensor is fitted has become red and sore and a rash has developed. I have followed Abbott's instructions and removed the sensor and contacted my surgery. They have given me some barrier film and told me if this doesn't work then I need to stop using the sensors. I was wondering if this has happened to anyone else in the group and if so how did you manage this?
 
I think some people have used under patches presumably similar to those you have now been prescribed. I believe there is also a barrier cream although I fail to understand how the adhesive sticks if there is cream on the skin. I believe some people also use an oral antihistamine to see if that will suppress the allergic reaction. I think @helli may be one of those who has had skin reactions to the adhesives used on sensors, so hopefully she will be able to give details of products that worked for her.
 
Ariesgirl said:
Three months ago I was fitted with a Freestyle Libre 2 sensor which is scanned by app on my phone. For the past few weeks I have noticed the area of my arm around where the sensor is fitted has become red and sore and a rash has developed. I have followed Abbott's instructions and removed the sensor and contacted my surgery. They have given me some barrier film and told me if this doesn't work then I need to stop using the sensors. I was wondering if this has happened to anyone else in the group and if so how did you manage this?
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Hello, i’ve no issue with the libre myself, but i have heard of skin reactions to Libres being resolved by switching to Dexcom, with others.
 
I have not experienced a problem with Libre but have had issues with the glue used on my patch pump.
rebrascora said:
I believe there is also a barrier cream although I fail to understand how the adhesive sticks if there is cream on the skin.
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Cavillon Spray and SkinTac both work as a barrier. They dry on the skin. You may find you "peel" them off after use like peeling skin from a sun burn.
There is also Cavillion cream. This does not dry and remains as as greasy smear which nothing sticks to.

rebrascora said:
I think @helli may be one of those who has had skin reactions to the adhesives used on sensors, so hopefully she will be able to give details of products that worked for her.
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I now use HyperFix tape underneath my pump. This provides a protective barrier but the cannula goes through it easily. I have not tried it for a CGM but it is worth giving it a go if you can get a small roll.
 
rebrascora said:
I think some people have used under patches presumably similar to those you have now been prescribed. I believe there is also a barrier cream although I fail to understand how the adhesive sticks if there is cream on the skin. I believe some people also use an oral antihistamine to see if that will suppress the allergic reaction. I think @helli may be one of those who has had skin reactions to the adhesives used on sensors, so hopefully she will be able to give details of products that worked for her.
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Thank you
 
rebrascora said:
I think some people have used under patches presumably similar to those you have now been prescribed. I believe there is also a barrier cream although I fail to understand how the adhesive sticks if there is cream on the skin. I believe some people also use an oral antihistamine to see if that will suppress the allergic reaction. I think @helli may be one of those who has had skin reactions to the adhesives used on sensors, so hopefully she will be able to give details of products that worked for her.
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Thank you
 
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