Beach and Dexcom G6

  
Maríajose1985
08/09/2020 11:09 a.m.

Hello
My big doubt is whether Dexcom can get into the beach water
I know that in fresh water yes, no problem
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fer
08/09/2020 11:22 a.m.

In case it serves you, I have used the Dexcom G4 for years, and I have gone to the beach and swimming pools, without problems, the only caution is that you pass water without salt to wash it after the beach and voila!

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Maríajose1985
08/09/2020 11:33 a.m.

Then after bathing in salt water
With giving a bath in fresh water to take the salt left over
Like we who, after being on the beach, take a shower to get the salt from the body?

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Maríajose1985
08/09/2020 11:58 a.m.

And used any apostat?
For example, I use transparent fixomull to cover the pump canula and go phenomenal
However for the sensor no, it is immediately detached

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Adirael
08/11/2020 1:35 p.m.

You can bathe with him without problem.In my case I still use the G5, and when I'm going to dive, I leave it in place.I use Transparent Fixomull, cutting a hole in the center where the transmitter passes, so that the adhesive only sets the original sticker.Before putting it to use a 3M spray adhesive, so you can hold more time.

After bathing on the beach I don't have to do anything (except to rinse it well when I hit a shower).After diving (dives of 40-50 minutes to 18-20 meters, so that you get an idea) change the fixomull, because after so long the adhesive begins to dissolve.

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Maríajose1985
08/11/2020 1:51 p.m.

Thank you so much
Mine only endures about 25 30 min at most

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