Ahh, The sweet sound of ringing...

good luck gina,  i know how badly you wanted this.  i'm sure you'll hit on the right things soon.

debb......................

Keep trying until you find something that works for you.  I remember long ago fighting with my infusion sets like this (especially when playing ball).  You'll find something that works and all will be well.

Hi I've had that problem with tapes before, I use to ware pain patches on my shoulder ans they would never sick, and a pain management doctor told me to put Nasal Allergy spray on the place first let it dry, then put the patch on, the Allergy spray drys up the skin.try it

I've found that using sites other than my abdomen really help with the tape staying put. I think all of the bending and movement around my waist was a problem and I've had much better luck using my thighs. I've also resigned myself to changing the tape/dressing every day or more often if need be especially since I find they tend to fill up with water after I shower, then slowly leak out.

From non-personal experience, I was recently at a conference where one of the docs in the audience asked for advice on how to get CGMs to stick on some of his patients who surf alot. The panelists suggested talking to nurses and physicians in gastro who help folks who've had colostomies since they know the best tricks for getting things to adhere and stay put.

For dealing with the hormonal bump in blood sugars, I've had some luck setting up a new, higher basal pattern that I use the week or so before my period starts.