Insulin Pump Patch

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Getting Ready To Apply

The KT Tape Insulin Pump Patch is made with our exclusive KT Tape Extreme adhesives.  Follow the same skin preparation steps shown here as you would for our other Tape products.

How To Use KT Tape Insulin Pump Patch

For Best Results:

  • Apply before activity:  Apply at least 1 hour before exercising or exposing patch to water.  This will help ensure strong adhesion to the skin.
  • Clean Skin: Use rubbing alcohol to ensure the skin is clean and free from oils or lotions.  Allow to air dry before applying patch.
  • Trim Hair:  Trim hair to ensure best adhesion to skin.

 

How To Apply: 

The KT Tape Insulin Pump Patch is applied over and around your Insulin Pump device.  Follow your device instructions to properly apply your device prior to application of the KT Tape Patch.

  1. Peel the center backing paper away to expose the adhesive on the patch.  Avoid touch the adhesive side of patch.
  2. Apply exposed section of patch directly over and around insulin pump, ensuring that the edges cover the flange around your insulin pump device.
  3. Peel away the remaining backing paper from patch and press the patch to the skin.

 

After You Apply:

  • Do not dry with heat:  When the patch is wet, gently pat dry with a towel.  The KT Tape Extreme adhesive is designed to stay in place through water, sweat, showers, etc.  The fabric is a synthetic material that will get wet and will dry quickly.
  • Trim any lifting edges:  For any edges of the patch that may lift or fray, trim with scissors to extend the life and comfort of the patch.

 

How to Remove:

  1. For easier removal, apply baby oil to patch 5 minutes before removing.  This can help loosen the adhesive.
  2. Peel the patch up at the edge.
  3. If leaving the device on, place finger on the device to hold in place while removing and replacing the patch.
  4. Gently and slowly peal the patch back - not up.