I was curious about swimming in the pool/lake and did a little digging. Not only are these recommendations for swimming interesting, even hot showers or exercise is something to think about. Here is what I found:
Generally, it's recommended to wait at least 24 hours after a subcutaneous injection before swimming. Some sources suggest waiting two days, especially for hot tubs or whirlpools. It's also wise to avoid strenuous activities that could impact the injection site or medication absorption, such as exercising.
Elaboration:
Generally, it's recommended to wait at least 24 hours after a subcutaneous injection before swimming. Some sources suggest waiting two days, especially for hot tubs or whirlpools. It's also wise to avoid strenuous activities that could impact the injection site or medication absorption, such as exercising.
Elaboration:
- 24-Hour Wait:
A standard recommendation is to wait 24 hours after a subcutaneous injection before engaging in activities like swimming or soaking in a bath, hot tub, or pool.
- Hot Baths and Showers:
While a shower is generally okay after a few hours, hot baths or showers may accelerate medication absorption, especially for rapid-acting insulin. It's recommended to wait 90 minutes after a rapid-acting insulin injection before having a hot bath or shower.
- Strenuous Activities:
Activities like exercising can also affect medication absorption, so it's best to avoid strenuous activities that might impact the injection site or medication absorption.
