140. What to do about Red, Itchy and Sore Insulin Pump & CGM Sites

About This Episode

Your pump or CGM sites shouldn’t hurt this much. But sometimes, red bumps, hard lumps, and inflamed skin are the reality. Let's get into the nitty-gritty of different reasons why your pump or CGM sites might be sore, itchy or inflamed. In this episode, I share my tips for keeping your skin healthy, my fave removal and skin-healing tools and techniques, and how to pick the best new site locations.

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