Freestyle Libre Sensor Covers, 50 Pack Waterproof Libre Adhesive Patches Transparent CGM Patches Without Glue

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Their instructions are thar you should not take your sensor further than 3 feet deep underwater nor should you be in water for longer than 30 minutes whilst wearing a Freestyle Libre 2.

When wearing a Libre sensor, it’s important to keep hydrated so that the body works as efficiently as possible and this is especially true when swimming and being active in water. To avoid the effects of dehydration you should keep up your water consumption, during activities and afterwards too. It’s a good idea to keep a bottle of water on the poolside for this reason. Any activity that dries out the skin – like enjoying an evening in the hot tub - can affect the adhesion of a sensor!Wearing a sensor for longer than the stipulated 30 minutes does mean that the sensor is not being used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and could therefore invalidate the warranty. But, many wearers do swim for longer than 30 minutes and go deeper than 1 metre, without any problems, and this includes long distance swimmers and lifeguards too. The Freestyle Libre patches are also made from latex free adhesive which means it shouldn’t trigger any allergic reactions or skin irritation. However though, a free replacement won’t be sent if these instructions have not been followed and the user is at fault.

They offer underlay patches too which are particularly useful for people who suffer from sensitive skin (that's me!) Because Not Just a Patch offers a wide range of colours in their Freestyle Libre patches, it means you can mix and match with your outfits, or simply to how you’re feeling. When wearing the Freestyle Libre 2 sensor, I have noticed the adhesive part can loosen in the water.

5 best Freestyle Libre patches for your sensor

If you are a band wearer, or would prefer to use a band when swimming with a Libre 2 sensor, the best I have used is linked here.