Libre and Training.

[PeterRiches]

Is anyone using Libre and also doing any training? I would be doing weights, Cycling,Tennis and swimming. Has it stood up to the disciplines or is this just for walking around. Can you shower in it?
Would be interested in your experiences.
Thanks,
Pete.

 

[Rokaab]

Can you shower in it?

Yes its fine in the shower For a start if I couldn't shower for 2 weeks I think I'd be rather smelly and my work mates would be complaining
I believe its waterproof for upto 30mins up some (probably not very deep) depth - not sure exactly though as I haven't really looked into it (there are probably a number of threads on how to protect it if you're going to be in the water for more than 30 mins)

 

[Jollymon]

There’s training for Libre? I thought you just slapped it on and go. It’s quite weather resistant, including showing. I’m waiting for it to fall off, but it hasn’t yet. Keeping track of the reciever is a mystery for me- it might be someplace between home, my car, or at work.

 

[Jollymon]

I am amazed at how low profile it is. It’s not a tall thing sticking from the skin’s surface.

I think the person that stuck it on me to try it was more interested in selling skin tack, and covers for it. Maybe that’s why it’s still attached.

 

[hh1]

Is anyone using Libre and also doing any training? I would be doing weights, Cycling,Tennis and swimming. Has it stood up to the disciplines or is this just for walking around. Can you shower in it?
Would be interested in your experiences.
Thanks,
Pete.

Hi pete, there's more information on the Abbott site, but I've swum in mine (they say no deeper than 3 feet) and there's no bar to any exercise. Some people have more trouble keeping them stuck on - I just think that's a skin thing - ad I put a Tegaderm (transparent plaster) over mine to keep it secure and that works for me for the life of a sensor. There are lots of people on here doing all kinds of regular exercise and use Libres. Good luck with it!

 

[Scott-C]

(they say no deeper than 3 feet)

Hi, hh, I have a look at Dana Lewis' (she of artificial pancreas fame) website occasionally, and she's got an article saying it was fine down to 16 metres scubadiving.

https://diyps.org/2018/07/30/scuba-diving-with-a-flash-glucose-monitor-libre/

 

[hh1]

Hi, hh, I have a look at Dana Lewis' (she of artificial pancreas fame) website occasionally, and she's got an article saying it was fine down to 16 metres scubadiving.

https://diyps.org/2018/07/30/scuba-diving-with-a-flash-glucose-monitor-libre/

Thanks for this Scott; I'm not a scuba diver but what she has to say is very interesting. I'm sure that Abbott's advice is very much on the cautious side to safeguard themselves from the consequences of any failures.

 

[becca59]

Always cover mine with Opsite Flexifix from the minute I put it on. Swim regularly and don’t have to worry about knocking it off. Works like a dream.

 

[Dicko]

Google 'Diabetic Health Coach' - she does loads and is a big advocate of Libre.