Aquapac

Jen
Sat, 14 Oct 2017 21:16:14 +0000
Tips, Tech & Gear

Anyone swam with a pump or CGM in an aquapac in a pool before???

I have an aquapac and the Dexcom G4 and am heading out for a swim. I am very tempted to put the G4 receiver in the aquapac (which I do anyway to protect it) and rather than keeping it in my bag in my locker, putting it in my bathing suit right next to the transmitter on my stomach to see if it would pick up even intermittent readings. If it did, I’d be able to feel three vibrations for falling or low BG and two vibrations for climbing or high BG.

My pump is severely damaged so that’s not going anywhere near water. I feel like the receiver would be okay in the aquapac submerged in water, but of course I’m still nervous. The receiver is out of warranty, so I’d risk damaging it and having to buy a new one out of pocket ($700 CAD). I’ve swum with my pump in my bathing suit before so have zero concerns that it would get separated from me and lost.

Curious if anyone has done something like this before. I’ve read about the aquapacs and have read about people swimming with cell phones and cameras and never read about one failing.

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