Something to keep sets on for longer?

Nicola M

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I enjoy going swimming often and so would like something to apply before putting a set on to keep it stuck in place better. I have tried skin tac as a test but it has brought me out in a rash so I figure that's no good. Is there anything else I could try?
 

novorapidboi26

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are you swimming daily and if so what condition does the adhesive get into..........?

i shower daily and my medtronic quick set fairs well, I realise being submerged is completely different.......:)

it really does stick down hard though normally, so I think if it were me, I would be trying to organise my swimming visits around the performance of the adhesive......
 

dtennant9

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Could you try a waterproof tape for the period you are swimming and then take it off @Nicola M ?

I've been swimming a few times since I got my pump, however when I was on holiday and swimming a few times on one set I could see a difference in it not really sticking quite so well.
 

Nicola M

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@novorapidboi26 I usually swim everyday and so by day 2 the set is peeling significantly. The skin tac helped but it just gives me an awful rash

@dtennant9 I'll give that a go, thanks for the suggestion !
 
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