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Changes in adhesive ingredients in continuous glucose monitoring systems may induce new contact allergy pattern.

Cecilia SvedmanJosefin UlriksdotterTina LejdingMagnus BruzeMartin Mowitz
Published in: Contact dermatitis (2021)
Allergic contact dermatitis due to CGM systems and insulin pumps are difficult to investigate and require chemical analysis. Because of the lack of information on substances used in the production, and when changes with MDs are initiated, it is difficult to advise patients, especially since they risk sensitization to several allergens. The use of MDs has increased and, thus, the need for collaboration between manufacturers, clinicians, and patient organizations.
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