Allergic plasters. But I need one every day.

[Oblomov]

Wonder if anyone has any advice on what plasters I could wear. I have a new diabetic Medtronic sensor, that I wear for 6 days. Then the plaster is removed, sensor changed and a new one put in for another 6 days. So I am wearing a plaster 365 days.
I really think I need a plaster to protect it. I don't think I can do without one.
Diabetic websites only recommend IV3000 or Tagaderm.
Both of which I seem to be highly allergic to. Sometimes I am allergic to micropore, but other micropore's seem o.k. So I can't quite work out the logic of it.
Any advice ?

I too am allergic to all plasters but not mocropore. I avoid all plasters and use dressings instead.
Can you use a dressing or a bandage instead?

I have put a picture on my profile.
I am not sure, but I THINK, that the plaster needs to be certian material, seethrough, in order that the pump can 'read' the sensor. So I don't think any old plaster would work. But I just don't know, to be honest.
I am in quite a bit of discomfort right now. And have had to remove the sensor. The skin is so sore I am not quite sure what to do.

Looks very sore. I am not sure what to suggest except to ask someone more knowledgable when you get the sensor changed. Surely, they must have come across this particular problem before; you can't be the only patient alergic to the plasters.

When did you become allergic to plasters? I developed an allergy to the fabric plasters first when I was about 5. I could only use the elastoplast type but went on to develop an allergy to those as well a few years later.

Thank you purple.
I change the sensor myself every week. My diabetic pump specialist nurse did not know what to suggest. which doesn't bode well does it ?
Not sure when I realised I was allergic. don't have any problems with normal plasters. I think I first reaslised when I had my cs with ds1 7 years ago and they put a plaster on me that made me really itch, but I wasn't even sure what type it was. And never thought that much of it.
But now with my diabetic pump,and now this new sensor. That I have to wear every day. Its becoming a bit more of an issue.

No one seeems any the wiser at the hospital or on the diabetic websites. Not sure where to go next.

My DS also reacts to plasters - he cracked his chin open a few weeks ago and they put a plaster on that was clear. Its a smith and matthews OP site plaster. Worth a try?

I was going to suggest posting on a diabetes forum but it looks as though you have already done that.

I know nothing about diabetes, your treatment and have no medical training! Just a few thoughts but they may be wide of the mark!!

Having a quick google, it seems that some plasters only cause irritation when they have got wet. Does this happen with you? I wonder if changing it after getting wet might help?

Also, can you leave the plaster off long enough for the rash to completely clear up? I would have thought once the site has become sensitised, the irritation will just heighten, iyswim. Maybe giving it a chance to completely clear will enable you to start afresh.

Have you/ can you try hydrocortisone cream on the rash when you can remove the plaste for a while?

Do you need the plaster to keep the sensor in place, or just to protect it? Can you use something clear (cling film??) over a larger area then use micropore/plaster on another part of the arm to keep it in place?

Thanks helium, have had a look at that one already.
Daft, I have put savlon on, only because I had nothing else, and it has calmed down alot, thank god. I change the site of the sensor every 6 days, so will put it on the left side of my tummy next. So the site will calm. I need plaster more to protect it rather thsan keep it in. Maybe the water from showers does make it worse. I wonder.
I do not currently have a sensor in. I should have. mainly because I am not sure waht plaster to put on it.
Will keep looking. And trying. Trial and error, I guess.

That looks really sore Oblomov. Sorry I have no personal experience to help you. Have you come across this american site www.pumpwearinc.com/
They have a wealth of experience and may well be able to point you in the right direction.

Thank you Tinytalker. I had not seen that site before. I am not sure they could help with this particular problem ! but I am enjouying perusing their site, they have some interesting stuff.