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Dexcom g5 and swimming

Discussion in 'Blood Glucose Monitoring' started by joanne75, Apr 17, 2018.

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Hi I would really like to start swimming soon and I was under the impression that some people can still get readings through the dexcom to the receiver/iPhone whilst in the water is this true does anyone have any experience with this? Thanks

#1 joanne75, Apr 17, 2018 at 3:58 PM
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G5 connects over bluetooth so the range is relatively small, and water will disrupt the signal further so there's little likelihood of a signal transmitting whilst swimming. It will reconnect quickly once you're out of the water.

#2 Steve3, Apr 17, 2018 at 6:45 PM

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