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<blockquote data-quote="Energize" data-source="post: 2088560" data-attributes="member: 28960"><p>Hi [USER=290316]@lmsk[/USER] </p><p>Abbott claim the sensors will remain stuck to the skin while swimming etc so I suggest it's worth contacting them and explaining what's happening. Don't be surprised if they come up with a variety of excuses indicating they don't want to take responsibility. However, keep calm and pleasant with them to get the best outcome <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> </p><p></p><p>I believe some at Abbott are OK, and even encourage, applying things like Tegaderm to secure the sensor but then another representative will say not to secure them with anything. See how you go and 'go with the flow', if you see what I mean.</p><p></p><p>Many people have issues with the stickiness which may well be to do with skin type ie oily skin, hairy, sweat heavily etc. </p><p></p><p>There are various places online selling arm bands specifically designed for the Libre sensor. I actually made myself some arm bands using Tubigrip (off a roll) and sewing velcro so I could fasten it around my arm but not to constrict my arm. I would be wary about a band too tight, Tubigrip etc in case of causing circulation issues and even blood clot. Maybe I'm over-cautious but that's my take on it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Apologies for brevity in my previous post - I was in a rush so written very much in haste! It wasn't meant to sound 'off' in any way, so I hope no one thought I was being abrupt or rude <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Energize, post: 2088560, member: 28960"] Hi [USER=290316]@lmsk[/USER] Abbott claim the sensors will remain stuck to the skin while swimming etc so I suggest it's worth contacting them and explaining what's happening. Don't be surprised if they come up with a variety of excuses indicating they don't want to take responsibility. However, keep calm and pleasant with them to get the best outcome ;) I believe some at Abbott are OK, and even encourage, applying things like Tegaderm to secure the sensor but then another representative will say not to secure them with anything. See how you go and 'go with the flow', if you see what I mean. Many people have issues with the stickiness which may well be to do with skin type ie oily skin, hairy, sweat heavily etc. There are various places online selling arm bands specifically designed for the Libre sensor. I actually made myself some arm bands using Tubigrip (off a roll) and sewing velcro so I could fasten it around my arm but not to constrict my arm. I would be wary about a band too tight, Tubigrip etc in case of causing circulation issues and even blood clot. Maybe I'm over-cautious but that's my take on it ;) Apologies for brevity in my previous post - I was in a rush so written very much in haste! It wasn't meant to sound 'off' in any way, so I hope no one thought I was being abrupt or rude ;) [/QUOTE]
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