Re: Meter suggestion for cold/humid environments

Scott E wrote:

Can anyone recommend a meter that works well in low-temperature, high-
humidity environments? I play ice-hockey, and like any type of exercise, it's important to test my blood sugar often. However, the rink is usually too cold for the meter to function properly, and even after it warms up (by sandwiching the meter between my hands for some time or holding it against the heat vents in my car) I question how accurate it is, or what the humidity might do to the strips. Leaving the meter in the locker room or in my car isn't an option, as that is often as cold there as it is on the players' bench itself.

I currently use the BD Logic meter. I used to use the OneTouch Ultra which seemed a LITTLE more tolerant of low temps, but switched to BD for other reasons. The quick time is important, especially during a game, so I can test between shifts - usually I have about a minute - and it's easy to confuse fatigue with hypoglycemia.

Of course, if my sugar is low, I'll take more time. I always keep a sweet drink (usually Gatorade) with me on the bench just in case I need it - but I want to be able to determine if I really need it or I'm just exhausted.

Scott
I've used many of the meters on the market and currently own a bunch, including the BD Logic and Ultrasmart. Be careful if relying on the BD Logic to signal a low bg, as the low end of that meter reads much higher than the Ultrasmart. As long as you are aware the results are different you might not get yourself into trouble. good luck with it. Gatorade doesn't have a whole lot of sugar in it compared to other things you could use. Make sure you have Glucotabs on hand (pure glucose, which is faster than Gatorade by a mile).

Dave
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