L Lois Newbie Messages 3 Type of diabetes Type 2 Mar 9, 2026 #1 I am going on holiday where I will be swimming every day. How can I protect my Dexcom 1 sensor or will it be ok?
I am going on holiday where I will be swimming every day. How can I protect my Dexcom 1 sensor or will it be ok?
Ledzeptt Well-Known Member Messages 629 Location Manchester Type of diabetes Type 3c Treatment type Insulin Dislikes Liquorice and aniseed (especially the tracer I have to drink in hospital before a CT scan - yuk!) Mar 15, 2026 #2 Short answer is that it’ll be fine. See https://www.dexcom.com/en-GB/faqs/can-i-shower-or-swim-while-wearing-my-dexcom-one The over patch may get scruffy, so it would be worth having a spare. FYI If you’re going somewhere sunny, then keep sun tan lotion away from the sensor/over patch as oil is an easy way to remove both! TBH I only had one Dexcom sensor, I usually have the Libre, which isn’t as waterproof. Have a great time!
Short answer is that it’ll be fine. See https://www.dexcom.com/en-GB/faqs/can-i-shower-or-swim-while-wearing-my-dexcom-one The over patch may get scruffy, so it would be worth having a spare. FYI If you’re going somewhere sunny, then keep sun tan lotion away from the sensor/over patch as oil is an easy way to remove both! TBH I only had one Dexcom sensor, I usually have the Libre, which isn’t as waterproof. Have a great time!
Ledzeptt Well-Known Member Messages 629 Location Manchester Type of diabetes Type 3c Treatment type Insulin Dislikes Liquorice and aniseed (especially the tracer I have to drink in hospital before a CT scan - yuk!) Mar 15, 2026 #3 … and because the Libre isn’t as waterproof, I always cover the sensor with a transparent wound dressing like Tegaderm or Opsite. If you’re worried, you could do the same.
… and because the Libre isn’t as waterproof, I always cover the sensor with a transparent wound dressing like Tegaderm or Opsite. If you’re worried, you could do the same.