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  1. J

    Waterproof patches for sensor

    T1 for 51 yrs using Dexcom G6 for 3 years. Looking for recommendations for overlay patches that stay on for the full 10 days when used frequently in water. I’ve tried skin tac with a Dexcom patch but it’s still coming off. I do exercise classes, swimming & running and use a hot tub and...
  2. Christopher-James

    Water, sweat and failing sensor adhesive

    Hi, i do a huge amount of excercise both on the sea and in the gym and am becoming extremely frustrated with my Freestyle libre sensors due to water and sweat. They stay on for maybe 48 hours if im lucky, who on earth can make them stay on for the 14 days!!. Abbott now refuse to send me any...
  3. A

    Hints for putting wetsuit on with Freestyle Libre sensor

    Hi everyone, my partner does a lot of wild swimming....yes even in winter!!! We have sorted out the extra waterproofing as a ‘just in case’ using the tegaderm but we were just after some hints for getting the wetsuit on and off without dislodging the Freestyle Libre sensor which has just been...
  4. missclb

    'Freestyle Libre + water' experiment

    I recently went on a scuba diving trip with two days left on my sensor. Instead of removing it (which was my plan) at the last minute I thought I'd see if it could survive an hour underwater. I had nothing to lose. Low and behold – it survived! I cross-referenced the result with a finger prick...
  5. DiaBethic

    Freestyle Libre- Waterproofing?

    I just started using the freestyle libre meter and sensors- but I go on holiday soon and realise they can only be in the water for 30 minutes at a time. Has anyone found a way of covering/waterproofing the sensor when in the water so you can swim for longer?
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