The decorative ring-shaped tape has an outer diameter of approx. 5cm and an inner diameter of approx. 2.7cm.
It is used to aesthetically conceal and decorate round, self-adhesive items such as Freestyle Libre 1 and 2 glucose sensors, Iport, Dexcom G7, and detachable insulin pump infusion sets.
It also prevents clothing from slipping, e.g., bra straps or slipping shoes (when attached to the heel).
All our CGM tapes are waterproof, hypoallergenic, and breathable.
Material properties of all Zuckerschmuck® Tapes:
- waterproof
- super flexible and breathable
- skin-friendly and hypoallergenic
- zinc and latex-free
- IBOA-free
If you want to apply your decorative ring-shaped tape by yourself without assistance to difficult body areas, such as the back of the upper arm, we recommend our permanently reusable TapeGuard aid.
Application: If you use the TapeGuard, you simply attach the tape to the plastic ring and then place the TapeGuard with the surround tape over the sensor.
A suitable motif sticker for the inner cut-out of the ring tape, such as Freestyle Libre 1 and 2, is available here: Stickers
In terms of size, it is compatible with most insulin pump catheter infusion sets and serves to conceal the following infusion sets:
- Ypsopump: Orbitmicro and Orbitsoft
- Minimed Quick-Set
- Minimed Sure-T
- Accu-Chek Tender Link
- Accu-Chek Rapid-D Link
Tips for sensitive and allergy-prone skin:
Do you have sensitive skin and quickly get red marks from plasters and sensor adhesive, and are you prone to contact allergies? Our skin protection products can help you! We also offer gentle adhesive removers for residue from plasters, CGMS sensors, and insulin pump catheters. We have summarized everything about skin protection and skin care products for diabetes in our blog post "Help with skin irritations from sensors and insulin pump catheters".
Note: This product is purely decorative. It does not serve any medical purpose and is not a medical device within the meaning of the Medical Device Regulation. Please also note that glucose sensors, catheters, or patch pumps do not require additional fixation, such as fixation plasters, fixation tapes, or sensor holders, according to the respective manufacturers.
Frequently asked questions about the product
What is the best way to apply the Zuckerschmuck® tapes?
Application video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ELGIfu-5sJE
Which tapes are right for me?
It's best to try out for yourself which tapes feel best for you and are easiest for you to apply: Here you can find trial sets with all tape variations for your sensor: https://zuckerschmuck.com/product-category/fuer-cgm-sensoren/cgm-sensoren-schmuck/diabetes-tapes-probiersets/
Tips for overpatches/tapes for covering
Sticking on and changing the tapes is even easier with our TapeCover protective cap: this permanently reusable plastic part is stuck between the tape and the sensor and ensures that you can easily remove the tape during operation and stick on a new tape.
Tips for border tapes with holes:
We have developed our adhesive aid TapeGuard for tapes with a hole: TapeGuard is a small, flexible plastic frame that fits exactly around your sensor and onto which the tape is stuck. Tape and TapeGuard can then be easily stuck on even in difficult areas of the body without any outside help. Video TapeGuard Freestyle Libre: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DgljwsfaKmw Video TapeGuard Dexcom: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pz6wT4WvgGc
Can I change the tapes while the sensor/pod is running?
You can easily remove or replace the tape at any time while the sensor/pod is in use: Press the sensor/pod firmly onto the skin from above and carefully peel the tape around the outside from the skin. While you continue to press the sensor/pod firmly onto the skin with one finger, first pull part of the tape away from the sensor/pod until a sufficiently large area of the sensor/pod without any tape is visible. Press this area of the sensor/pod without any tape with your finger and peel off the rest of the tape.
