Adhesives Used for Diabetes Medical Devices: A Neglected Risk With Serious Consequences?

J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2016 Nov 1;10(6):1211-1215. doi: 10.1177/1932296816662949. Print 2016 Nov.
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Keywords: acrylate; adhesives; contact allergy; contact dermatitis; continuous glucose monitoring; flash glucose monitoring; insulin pumps; patch pumps; polymerized acrylates.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Acrylates / adverse effects
  • Adhesives / adverse effects*
  • Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring / adverse effects
  • Dermatitis, Contact / etiology
  • Diabetes Complications / etiology*
  • Equipment and Supplies / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Insulin Infusion Systems / adverse effects
  • Risk

Substances

  • Acrylates
  • Adhesives