Diabetes Headquarters (HQ)have the large range of Dexcom - Diabetic Sensor Patches by Rockadex

Diabetes Headquarters (HQ) are a leading distributor of insulin pump accessories, and understand the difficulty that can occur when trying to not only keeping a sensor on but also wearing a sensor.

In 2017, Diabetes Headquarters partnered with RockaDex to make sure that changing the Dexcom monitoring sensors are no longer an issue. 

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About RockaDex :

RockaDex patches, are designed and manufactured in Australia from high quality RockTape tape.

RockaDex was founded in July 2014, by Megan Wassink.

The RockaDex CGM patches are hypo-allergenic, acrylic-based and contain no latex.

There are three types of CGM patches

1. RockaDex RX CGM patch, these patches are designed for people who have sensitive skin.
2. RockaDex H20 CGM patch, these patches are designed for people participating in water activities.
3. RockaDex Standard CGM patch, these patches are designed for everyday use or any sporting activity.

RockaDex CGM patches help our kids to have their glucose monitoring systems (CGMS) for diabetes management on for more time, and to wear them more proudly.

Changing the sensors are no longer an issue in our house and has become an exciting time as my daughter loves to be able to pick a new color/style patch and sticker, Megan Wassink

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About RockTape :

RockTape is a brand of kinesiology tape.  It was created in the USA by Greg Van den Dries in 2009 and soon after that – in August 2010 – RockTape Australia opened for business. RockTape was designed in the USA and is manufactured in South Korea, ensuring the highest quality control. 

Unlike rigid tape, which many people find too stiff and restrictive, RockTape is stretchy and is quickly becoming the preferred tape used by practitioners and athletes to treat and then prevent the recurrence of injuries.  

RockTape can be used by everyone – from kids to senior citizens !  

Key benefits to using RockTape :

1. Hypoallergenic - no zinc oxide or latex
2. Water resistant - can be worn for up to 5 days

 Key features of RockTape :

1. Stickier, hypoallergenic adhesive
2. 180% stretch to allow full range of movement, other brands only offer 130-150% stretch
3. 97% cotton, 3% Nylon, Nylon type used is called 6/12, a very flexible, low moisture absorption tape.