Best Patches for Dexcom G7: What an Athlete Learned After 12 Years

I was fourteen when I got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. My first thought wasn't about needles or carb counting. It was: does this mean I have to quit soccer?

I didn't quit. But keeping a CGM on during two‑a‑day practices, summer heat, and endless sweat? That took years of trial and error.

Then I found Lexcam patches for Dexcom G7. And everything changed.

What I need in a patch

I'm 26 now. Still playing rec league, still running, still swimming for cross‑training. I need three things from an overpatch:

• Survives heavy sweat
• Actually waterproof (showers + pool)
• Doesn't destroy my skin on removal

Most patches fail at least one. Lexcam doesn't.

Why Lexcam works for me

The adhesive is seriously strong. I wore one through a 15‑day sensor session – runs, gym, daily showers, swimming – and the edges stayed flat the whole time. No lifting, no panic.

They're pre‑cut for G7, so no scissors. Transparent and low‑profile. And yes, because they stick so well, removal takes a little baby oil or an adhesive wipe. But that's a good trade‑off for two weeks of zero worry.

I don't think about my CGM when I'm working out anymore. I just live my life.

If you're active – if you sweat, swim, or just refuse to let diabetes slow you down – get Lexcam. That scared fourteen‑year‑old never had to quit sports after all.

- Alex Brown, T1D