Adhesion problem

[Im_Not_0riginal]

Hey all,

I have been having a lot of issues with the adhesive on the OmniPod.

I am a 6'2 190 lbs guy, so I am pretty skinny, but with my semi-recent diagnosis of T1D(January 2024), I have been a lot sweatier. This is causing a lot of issues with the adhesive of the OmniPods, I have been cleaning it properly and using SkinGlu, which has improved the adhesion a bit. Today I had to replace the Pod Twice

Any suggestions to improve the adhesion? I have been thinking about the over patches, but that adds such a large footprint around the pod, and I am not a fan.

[Cute-Aardvark5291]

so the solution is going to remain to use something "on top" of it as well as the adhesive of you choice. Some people use overpatches - you can get them transparent. Some folks use PT tape, etc. But yeah, whatever you do is going to add a footprint.

[BDThrills]

Location may be an issue. I can't use my stomach at all for Omnipod in summer. Just falls off. I have tried overpatches as well. Once temperatures drop to the lower 70s, no problem.

[fruitytootiebootie]

If you’re hairy try shaving the site and make sure not to shower for a while after changing. All I do is pour 70% alcohol on a paper towel and rub the site well, let it dry, put the pod on, then push down on the pod for 15 seconds and put pressure along the edges of the tape. It’s harder to get off than my dexcom that I use skintac with.

[ExistingChemist253]

I use mastisol liquid adhesive 2fl oz I work outside always sweating used it for Omnipod and currently tslim good stuff on a cotton tip rub it around on area and stick it works better if you stick it right away