You should rotate the patch on your abdomen regularly to reduce the risk of infection and promote insulin absorption.
Yes, but please follow the instructions to properly prepare your skin. CeQur Simplicity has an adhesive that is designed to stay adhered for up to four days. For additional tips, click here.
The Inserter, which places the patch on your body, measures 3.7 inches (95 millimeters) long, 2.2 inches (57 millimeters) wide, and 1.8 inches (45 millimeters) high, and weighs 2.5 ounces (71 g).
The cannula, or the small, flexible tube that delivers insulin under the skin, has a 23 gauge (0.64 millimeter) outside diameter and a 27 gauge (0.41 millimeter) inside diameter. The length of the cannula is 0.2 inches (6 millimeters).
The patch is small, thin, and lightweight, measuring 2.5 inches (63 millimeters) long, 1.4 inches (35 millimeters) wide, and 0.3 inches (8 millimeters) high, and weighs 0.4 ounces (10 grams).
It can be worn during all normal daily activities, including showering, swimming, sleeping, intimacy, and exercising. The wearable patch is water resistant to a depth of 3 feet, 3 inches (1 meter) for up to 30 minutes.
CeQur Simplicity is designed to be worn for four days. You will need to change the patch sooner if you run out of insulin or if your healthcare provider instructs you to do so.