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From: Scott E on 5 Jan 2006 11:16
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
From: David on 5 Jan 2006 12:52
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
From: oldal4865 on 5 Jan 2006 18:53

Scott E wrote in message ...
>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. . . .(snip). .

>Scott

I had a problem like this at work once. We had to do outdoor
demonstrations in January, and the Polaroid film would freeze while we were
trying to develop it.

We solved that problem by developing it in a Polystyrene foam box containing
a hot water bottle.

Regards
Old Al


From: Joe on 6 Jan 2006 01:17
"Scott E" <scottestrin-at-hotmaildotcom(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns974272C194031scottestrinathotmail(a)24.29.109.205...
> 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 like my Ascensia Breeze, the strips are sealed inside the meter(10 test
strips per disc), which is nice for carrying around. This meter doesn't
require coding and I like that too. I don't know what kind of temps &
humidity you are talking about but the meter is good from 50F to 104F and
10 to 80% humidity. On the negative side I'll think its a little more
expensive that other meters. Heres a link if you care to check it out.
http://www.bayercarediabetes.com/prodserv/products/breeze/index.asp

Good luck finding a meter that works for you
--
Joe
T2 Nov '05
30mg Actos,3gr Cinnamon, Diet(100 carbs) & 3 mile walk(everyday) &
BowFlex(3x a week)

*****Diabetes, be proactive, not reactive.*****



From: angelboy on 6 Jan 2006 10:08
I susgest the acu-chex compact it woks well in all conditions.

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