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Swimming and Dexcom 1 sensor
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Ledzeptt
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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!
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
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- 622
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 3c
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- Insulin
- Dislikes
- Liquorice and aniseed (especially the tracer I have to drink in hospital before a CT scan - yuk!)
… 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.
