Omnipod and libre not working on holiday.

[Elizabeth1982828]

I am a type 1 diabetic with an omnipod 5 and libre 2 and they usually both work fine. I'm currently on holiday abroad and when I am in the sea/pool they keep losing connection and I am having to deactivate the pod as it no longer works. The libre is also stopping taking readings and is discarding itself. Has anyone else had similar issues or advice on what to do?

 

[Lakeslover]

Hi and welcome to the forum,

I’m not a pump user so I can’t help with that.

I do use the libre 2. I find it can stop working if it’s exposed to direct sunlight for too long, or if I’m swimming for too long. I think Abbott say it’s waterproof for 30 minutes. Has your libre stopped completely or can you manually scan it for a result? Do you have spares with you?

 

[Jaylee]

I am a type 1 diabetic with an omnipod 5 and libre 2 and they usually both work fine. I'm currently on holiday abroad and when I am in the sea/pool they keep losing connection and I am having to deactivate the pod as it no longer works. The libre is also stopping taking readings and is discarding itself. Has anyone else had similar issues or advice on what to do?

Hi,

When you say is “discarding itself” do you mean it’s coming loose?