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Sensors, sunscreen and the sea

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TG4567

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Anyone got any tips/recommendations for keeping sensor on for holiday please? I seem to lose mine within minutes of sea or cream. I always take a couple of meters too but would be good if sensor stayed on.

Are any of the patches that go over sensor any good? In everyday life my sensors tend to stay on for duration, it’s just holidays I struggle with it.

Many thanks in advance
 
Scroll down and take a look at the thread on sensor covers, there are some suggestions there. @Antje uses Hypafix which looks good.
 
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Google Libre two on Amazon. I buy the round clear ones. Being using them years as I swim regularly. Never had one come off.
 
I use the round clear ones from Amazon too, like @becca59 , as I’m a regular swimmer too.
 
TG4567 said:
Anyone got any tips/recommendations for keeping sensor on for holiday please? I seem to lose mine within minutes of sea or cream. I always take a couple of meters too but would be good if sensor stayed on.

Are any of the patches that go over sensor any good? In everyday life my sensors tend to stay on for duration, it’s just holidays I struggle with it.

Many thanks in advance
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Hey! I totally feel you, sensors can be tricky on holiday with water and creams messing things up.
I’d recommend trying Not Just a Patch. They make strong, waterproof patches that really help keep sensors stuck, even when you’re swimming or using lotion. You can order their patches online easily, so you can get them delivered right to your door. Just a couple of quick tips: make sure your skin is clean and dry before applying, maybe use a skin prep wipe, and let the patch stick for a bit before jumping in the water. Hopefully, it helps you keep your sensor on longer!
 
Hi. Like you I've had trouble in the past both swimming and using the gym, where the sensor gets dislodged. I now use the Kovoq sensor patches ( from Anaxon) which i find easy to put on and waterproof, and they also come with a hard "cover", which protects the sensor from bumps. Very useful.
 
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