Freestyle Libre and swimming

AlanaPerrin · Mar 11, 2020

Hello!
Has anyone tried swimming for longer than 30minutes with the Libre and found it still works after? I’m wondering if the guidance is about the sticky surround not lasting, or the sensor itself.
My son broke my heart when I said he just wants me to be able to stay in the pool with him for longer than half an hour
Thank you!

Antje77 · Mar 11, 2020

It's about the sticky only, @AlanaPerrin !
If you make sure to use something over the sensor to keep it on it's no problem
Enjoy your swimming!

I like to use Hypafix/Tegaderm, others prefer vetrap or other kinds of tape.
Here's a picture of how I secure my sensors: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/th...le-libre-sensor-attached.172663/#post-2230044

laurafowler · Mar 11, 2020

I have swum for over an hour with no problem

AlanaPerrin · Mar 11, 2020

Did you use any extra sticky tape or anything?

Muneeb · Mar 11, 2020

I use kinseology tape over the top and it works a treat.

AlanaPerrin · Mar 11, 2020

Antje77 said:
It's about the sticky only, @AlanaPerrin !
If you make sure to use something over the sensor to keep it on it's no problem
Enjoy your swimming!

I like to use Hypafix/Tegaderm, others prefer vetrap or other kinds of tape.
Here's a picture of how I secure my sensors: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/th...le-libre-sensor-attached.172663/#post-2230044

Oh really! You’ve made me so happy to know that! My little boy will be super pleased we can stay in the water for longer!

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