CGM Patches for Medtronic Guardian 4 Sensor, 20-Count Waterproof Guardian 4 Over Patches with Customized Reusable Hardshell Cover for 14 Days of Enhanced Protection and No Double Taping (Tan)

These work great for my infusion sets! Will buy again!

Second time ordering. Does not scratch, keeps on arm for a week and easy to apply.

This simple item offers secure, low-profile protection for Guardian 4 users. These patches hold up well against water, sweat, and daily wear without peeling or needing extra tape. The reusable hardshell cover is a smart upgrade, adding stability and extending wear time. Comfortable on the skin and discreet enough under clothing. I think the price point is a bit high for the convenience it offers, but if you are active enough and the protection it gives can be helpful, then it is worth to try out. Also, as others have mentioned, it is important to have a second person help to put these on, especially in cases of elderly who might have difficult reaching certain places and/or removing older coverings.

I'm using this over a Lingo, which is larger and a different shape than the product for which it is intended. The shield is not relevant to my usage but seems decent. The backing of this sticker is in three parts. The first time I applied one, I pulled off one of the end pieces first and due to the very sticky adhesive it was difficult to center it and lay it flat. The second time, though, I realized the program... peel off the middle bit first to get it centered nicely over your meter (with or without the shield), and then the edges to affix. Works like a charm, no helper needed. The adhesion is good. I have not had much reaction to it, though my skin wasn't super happy to be unstuck from something so sticky.

I have been using CGMs for almost 20 years, back when they were huge separate machines in addition to your insulin pump. But CGMs have come a long way, and the Guardian 4 sensor syncs up with the Medtronic insulin pump and makes adjustments to your insulin based on the sensor.As much as I like the products, they haven’t come up with a good solution to keep the sensors waterproof. For me, the sensors should last 7 days. But usually the adhesives that come with it come off before the end of the 7 days requiring me to literally find a band aid solution to keep it on. The IV3000 are very thin and adhesive isn’t that strong even with IV prep.So this product is a life saver and saves me a lot of frustration as this actually keeps the sensor in place and protected. Since I usually wear the sensor on my arms, I will occasionally brush up against the doorframe and it sometimes dislodges the sensor attachment, stopping the sensor from working.This has a hard shell protective sensor cover. It fits on the sensor well. Then you place the circular adhesive patch with a cut out circle to be centered on the sensor protective cover. The adhesive patch is made of a durable brown material similar to waterproof bandages and much more durable than what Medtronic provides as adhesives (which is almost as thin as a skin of an onion).I used to have to use the 2 adhesives that is included with each sensor (which are far inferior to this patch and very thing) as well as 2 rectangular IV3000 (also onion skin thin) along with IV prep. But if you get it wet or bang it against the door, it either falls off or dislodges the sensor itself.I do have my husband apply the sensor and the adhesives since it’s on my arm. If I had to do it on my own, I would choose another location on my body since putting it on my arm without help would be challenging.I hope that this company works with Medtronic so that we can order these with our insulin pump and cgm supplies, which would then get covered by insurance.

Absolutely horrible! One shower and they come right off. In turn the G4 sensor is unprotected and comes right off as well. Stay far away!

These are very average sensor patches. They are a heavy weave patch, but they are a shade too small for the Guardian 4 sensor. A tad bigger would improve the quality. A hardshell cover is included and it does leave a mark on my skin after a day or two. The patch has a center hole that is supposed to be covered by the hard inner shell, but the inner hole frays and it does fill with water after a shower or two. One thing that I am confused about is that this patch is advertised as a 14 day patch for the Guardian 4 Sensor, but the Guardian 4 Sensor is only a seven day sensor. This leads me to believe that this is just a generic sensor patch that they are trying to market as a medtronic patch. Perhaps that is why it is a bit too small?

I’m a type I diabetic for 21 years and I’ve actually used this tape from Kovoq before but they now made the plastic protector the proper shape for the Guardian 4 CGM. This protector keeps the real CGM body clean. The tape is high quality and doesn’t cause any skin irritation and I have very sensitive skin. It’s easy to use and comes in a great little tin can which is great for when you’re traveling.