Hello my name is (b)(6) i am a dexcom g6 cgm user.I have to insert a sensor patch on my skin every 10 days to monitor my blood sugar levels.In the past i have had no problems until recently.The last 2 sensors i have installed have left an oval shape burn or bad skin irritation mark on my skin.I had researched it, and apparently dexcom has changed the adhesive used on the sensor patch.What i feel is my the sensor area itches first then a red ring appears around the patch area.Generally you apply the patch around the abdomen area.Currently i have 2 sites on my abdomen area that are affected.I have pictures of both patch areas.And a picture of the packaging.The 1st patch area i have been putting burn ointment on it.I believe there will be permanent scars.I had older sensors which i installed yesterday (b)(6) 2020 so far i have noticed any irritation yet.I do know they switched adhesives on dexcom g6 cgm sensor patch, so i'm hoping this older version will not give me a burn.If you have any questions you can contact me at (b)(6).Thank you (b)(6).Fda safety report id# (b)(4).
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