Freestyle Libre Stickers

[johen]

Hi
I am new to Freestyle libre having only used 2 sensors last year.
I am getting more this year but was wondering whether I should purchase some stickers to help keep them on?
I asked Abbott who say not to use anything but if I am self-funding I cannot afford to lose one after a few days!
I have been looking on Amazon and there are so many (including wonderful patterned ones!) but I was more after some that will allow me to swim and shower without the sensor coming off. The feedback on each product on there is very mixed.
When I went on holiday last year, I used some strapping tape which someone suggested but it had to be removed after every swim and the constant on/off of replacing the wet strapping with dry, made it come off after a few days. (Though I did spend a high proportion of time in the pool or sea!)
My question is - what do you use (if you use the Freestyle Libre)?? Is there any one product that is better than the rest?
Thanks in advance...

 

[Antje77]

I love Hypafix (same as Tegaderm but cheaper where I live). I have it on a 10 meter x 10 centimeter roll. Usually a patch lasts at least a week and sometimes the whole 2 weeks.
I usually just trim the edges and put a new patch over the old one if needed, you can also use a small piece of tissue to keep the patch from sticking to your sensor when removing.

It not only works for swimming but also protects the sensor from doorposts, bra straps and prying kittens.