Hi guys n girls newbie here, I'm just getting to grips with wearing FreeStyle Libre Sensor, so far all good couple of fails but benefits far outway disappointments, next it's back to my sports, jogging ok, kick boxing ok cycling ok but next up is windsurfing has anyone got any experience with wearing wetsuits for 3-4 hrs with the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor, many thanks
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Freestyle libre sensor and wetsuits
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Hello @Andy. S ,
Welcome to the online forum. I have shared below a link with some similar threads regarding swimming and the freestyle libre.
Hope that helps.
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Hi @Andy. S, I'm a scuba diver but not been diving since my op and subsequent wearing of Libre 2.
I suspect putting the wetsuit on carefully won't cause a problem. - but you'll need to remember to take extra care when undressing. I also suspect my thin 3mm wetsuit won't cause a problem, but the tighter 5mm and 7mm wetsuits could cause compression lows, leading to false alarms. Once the wetsuit is off I'd expect the Libre to bounce back to normal. I'm not sure how much the stretching and reaching with the sail and boom could dislodge the sensor. But if you chose to wear the sensor in a less vulnerable or more sheltered place that might be a success.
Just be aware that Libre in alternative places means that you no longer comply with DVLA rules for driving with CGM. But that is easily overcome by reverting to normal finger prick testing for driving, while the sensor is somewhere else. During Covid when I was infrequently driving I had my sensor on my chest above my nipple and I found my readings were no better or worse than they normally are.
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For the reader or phone I have been recommended Aquapac for situations like canoeing or rafting where electronic devices (in my case an insulin pump) may need to be kept dry and still need to be accessible
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