The Birth of Skin Grip

In 2013, Joshua Parkinson was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 14. None of us knew much about type one diabetes or how it would change his life forever.

Our family, like many others, had to learn quickly. Adjusting to this new way of life wasn't easy for Josh. Hope came one day at a time.

When our insurance started covering pumps and monitors, it made Josh's life a lot easier. The problem was that those devices fell off so easily. There were a few tape options available, but the adhesives were weak and caused irritation.

"Why couldn't someone make a great product that also benefited the diabetes community in a positive way?"

The idea for Skin Grip was born.

Building Skin Grip

Our Journey So Far

Black and white photo of a muscular man kneeling on a city sidewalk to tie his running shoe, with a Skin Grip adhesive patch visible on his arm.

2017

Skin Grip was just an idea with a budget of $2,000 to become a reality.

Black and white underwater photo of a woman duck-diving with her surfboard under a crashing wave, wearing a waterproof Skin Grip adhesive patch on her arm to keep her sensor in place.

Mid 2017

Our first Dexcom G5 tan patch was launched on Amazon.com

A black and white photo of a young girl smiling at the edge of a swimming pool, wearing goggles and a waterproof Skin Grip adhesive patch to protect her sensor while swimming.

2018

Invested all year one funds back into the business to improve branding, packaging, website, and community giving.

A mountain biker in a POC helmet riding through a hilly landscape, wearing a blue Skin Grip adhesive patch on his upper arm to keep his sensor secure during the ride.

2019

Our product line expanded to include all diabetes devices and multiple patch colors.

Pre-Cut Adhesive Patches for CGMs and Insulin Pumps

Mid 2019

Stopped shipping from our garage and started hiring employees.

Skin Grip Original - Medtronic Guardian/Enlite Adhesive Patches

2020

Struggled with shutdowns and shortages but still managed to launch our first multi-color pack.

A fit woman in a gym reaching for dumbbells while wearing an insulin pump on her waistband and a white Skin Grip adhesive patch on the back of her arm to secure her infusion set.

2021

Launched our scholarship fund.

A woman with long hair viewed from behind, walking through dense tropical foliage with a Dexcom G6 Patches sensor patch visible on her upper arm

2022

Launched in other markets around the world.

Close-up of a woman's upper arm in a light gray tank top, with a round CGM sensor patch applied and her hand touching it, she's wearing a gold watch

2023

Expanded our distribution.

The Future

We hope that through our efforts we will be able to impact over 1 million lives. Millions of individuals using Skin Grip means millions of people living fearlessly and making the world a better place. Our goal is to do good not only by making great products but by also giving back hundreds of thousands of dollars to the diabetes community.

A smiling woman jogging on a sandy beach wearing a lime green Skin Grip Original - Dexcom G6 Patches over her glucose sensor, with the ocean and a pier in the background.

Our Vision

Individuals living with diabetes struggle to keep their glucose monitors inserted in their skin while living active lifestyles. Skin Grip makes strong adhesive tapes to keep monitors secured to the skin so that people with diabetes can participate in their favorite activities with peace of mind.

We know how hard diabetes can be. Wasting expensive sensors makes life even harder. You deserve to live a life doing what you love without the stress. Diabetes doesn't hold you back, and we believe that your CGM (continuous glucose monitor) shouldn't either.

Skin Grip gives you the confidence to push the limits a little further because "diabetic" doesn't define you. It will secure your sensors in the pool, shower, ocean, rain, through exercise, sweat, and all your other favorite activities.