Wipes, Pads & More
When it comes to finding the right solutions for something as personal as your health, only the best will do. Shop our selection of high-quality skin barrier wipes, pads, and more, all at competitive prices. Ensure your comfort and safety when it comes to diabetes self-care.
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An Essential First Step
Prepare your skin for the attachment of an insulin pump infusion set, wound care bandages, ostomy flanges, wafers, and more with our complete lineup of preparatory products.
These items can help keep skin healthy when medical devices are applied to it. Find skin prep wipes for eliminating bacteria and barriers that reduce friction, as well as products for areas that are constantly wet, areas with drainage, or skin with adhesive trauma.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are protective barrier wipes?
A protective barrier wipe is a dressing that creates a covering between your skin and external catheters, adhesive dressings, drainage tubes, and ostomy sites.
Its purpose is to form a moisture barrier that reduces friction when removing the adhesive, catheter, or drainage tubes.
For skin prep, a barrier wipe:
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Forms a layer of protection between skin and tape
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Reduces tape stripping effects
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Eliminates friction and creates a non-irritating, smooth surface
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Aids in dressing and tape adhesion
Barrier wipes are typically used before surgery, when a dressing is being changed, or when a catheter or drain is about to be employed.
Using wipes shortly before an adhesive, a drain, or a catheter is placed may coat the skin enough to provide a smooth surface that facilitates their removal without further irritating the skin.
Do barrier wipes help the adhesive to stick better?
No, barrier skin prep wipes are not adhesive, nor do they provide a foundation to help the adhesive stick better.
Protective wipes can help with adhesive removal, particularly if your skin is sensitive to the adhesive or the removal process. Protective wipes, however, do not provide complete protection against adhesive if your skin is particularly sensitive.
Barrier wipes are usually water-based, minimize the impact of alcohol on the skin, and help protect it when removing adhesive.
With catheters and drains, protective wipes form a coating on the skin that facilitates the removal of either without further irritating it.
Are barrier skin prep wipes or pads always needed?
No. Barrier wipes are optional and should be used to facilitate the application or removal of adhesive, catheters, and drainage tubes.
Protective wipes are particularly effective in avoiding skin stripping when the adhesive is removed. Those with sensitive, thin, or allergic-prone skin may want to consider using protective wipes under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
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Here at ADW Diabetes, we’re committed to offering discount diabetic supplies from your favorite names on the market. After adding skin barrier wipes and other essentials to your cart, shop our insulin pump supplies to complete your setup.
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