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Trixie321

Trixie321

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Hi has anyone been swimming wearing their CGM ? It says it is waterproof but I am worried it will fall off in the water.
 
Trixie321 said:
Hi has anyone been swimming wearing their CGM ? It says it is waterproof but I am worried it will fall off in the water.
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I've been in a pool with it on and not had any problems. But your own skin 'type' may affect how well the sticky stuff sticks to you.

If you're worried, try googling something like 'waterproof cover for libre sensor' - you'll find a few options come up.
 
I swim regularly for an hour and use a tegaderm waterproof cover over it.
 
I’m an open/cold water swimmer . I wear mine with ac cover . You can’t get them on Amazon. The one I wear has a plastic cover that goes on over your libra or whichever one you use and then has a waterproof plaster like cover that goes on top . Available in different colours and doubly waterproof . I shall try and find the link for you . X
 
Celticspirit said:
I’m an open/cold water swimmer . I wear mine with ac cover . You can’t get them on Amazon. The one I wear has a plastic cover that goes on over your libra or whichever one you use and then has a waterproof plaster like cover that goes on top . Available in different colours and doubly waterproof . I shall try and find the link for you . X
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Thank you
 
Rachox said:
Another swim, sauna, jacuzzi fan here. Abbott say the Libre is water resistant and qualify this by saying no deeper than 3 feet and no longer than 30 mins. I am often longer in the pool so use these adhesive waterproof covers:
They are see through the coloured strip is just on the backing paper!
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I ordered those and they have just arrived will test out in the pool tomorrow. Thank you
 
The waterproof covers were perfect and I had a 40 minute swim and I am glad to say it was still on my arm and working perfectly. Thanks for everyones help:)
 
Do any of you wear a pump? I want to start swimming laps, but not sure how to navigate the pump. Do I disconnect it, put it in a plastic bag and lay it at the end of the lane?
 
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