Type-1 Diabetes, CGMs, and Swimming

RE: Type-1 Diabetes, CGMs, and Swimming

0B64E — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:49:06 GMT

I used skintac and placed my sensor on my butt side cheek. Suit covered it and had no issues with turns or coming off during swim. I swim 60-90 mins per practice. Also location did not impact sensor performance.

RE: Type-1 Diabetes, CGMs, and Swimming

WF2A3 — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 01:55:48 GMT

I wear the Xcel rash guard (not the relaxed fit). My CGM is on the back of my arm and I use the Skin Grip MAX. Even the Original works but tried the MAX for the summer.

RE: Type-1 Diabetes, CGMs, and Swimming

Badger — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 21:26:46 GMT

Would something like a tegaderm or a medical dressing designed for a port or PICC line work? They are intended to be at least water resistant and pretty secure, moreso than just tape by itself. Maybe a dressing intended to cover a stoma? A friend of mine uses a heat-activated adhesive dressing for his ostomy and it holds well, although he hasn't taken it swimming.

RE: Type-1 Diabetes, CGMs, and Swimming

091FX — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:42:21 GMT

Thanks for the reply. I’ll share with my swimmer. He is 73 and not likely to buy a tech suit.

RE: Type-1 Diabetes, CGMs, and Swimming

Kyle Deery — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:12:26 GMT

The old full body tech suits are still available on Swimoutlet.com. Here are a few:
FINIS: https://www.swimoutlet.com/products/finis-mens-vapor-solid-full-body-tech-suit-swimsuit-8141483/?color=black
Jake: https://www.swimoutlet.com/products/jaked-mens-jkatana-full-body-open-water-tech-suit-swimsuit-8160920/?color=blueocean

They also offer high-waisted suits but I am not sure it they will be high enough (usually only to just above the belly button): https://www.swimoutlet.com/products/speedo-mens-fastskin-lzr-pure-valor-high-waist-jammer-tech-suit-swimsuit-8186624/?color=speedoblack

RE: Type-1 Diabetes, CGMs, and Swimming

091FX — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:04:01 GMT

I’m coaching a small team and one of my swimmers has the same issue with tape and securing the monitor. I’m surprised there hasn’t been any response to this.