Comments on: Too Hot or Too Cold to Test http://www.thepushforward.com/2009/07/18/too-hot-or-too-cold-to-test/ Moving Forward With Diabetes Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:36:05 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: April http://www.thepushforward.com/2009/07/18/too-hot-or-too-cold-to-test/comment-page-1/#comment-310 April Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:41:47 +0000 http://www.thepushforward.com/?p=428#comment-310 I know what you mean - I live in Alabama and the summers here can be brutal. Most of the time when it is that hot and I am really active, I can leave my pump off with no problem. The problem is that the insulin can get too hot and my meter gets to warm to give readings. Frio packs are awesome for this - soak it in cold water for a few minutes and it is guaranteed to keep your insulin below the 89 degree mark (where it starts to degrade) all day. I found mine online when I was still on injections, but the pack I bought will fit my pump when it isn't in use. That thing is a lifesaver when at the lake or pool! You can leave it in a bag near you, even out in the sun, and it will stay relatively cool. I have even put my pump in it, still attached to me, and laid out on the beach for hours with no ill effects. Winter is another story altogether....I haven't had a problem with my insulin, but my meter has stopped giving readings after all day outside in 35-40 degree weather while rappelling. :) Any suggestions for that? My last resort was to stick my meter down my shirt (and sweater, and jacket!) to get it warm enough to give a reading! ANY suggestions other than this completely humiliating experience would be much appreciated!!! I know what you mean – I live in Alabama and the summers here can be brutal. Most of the time when it is that hot and I am really active, I can leave my pump off with no problem. The problem is that the insulin can get too hot and my meter gets to warm to give readings. Frio packs are awesome for this – soak it in cold water for a few minutes and it is guaranteed to keep your insulin below the 89 degree mark (where it starts to degrade) all day. I found mine online when I was still on injections, but the pack I bought will fit my pump when it isn’t in use. That thing is a lifesaver when at the lake or pool! You can leave it in a bag near you, even out in the sun, and it will stay relatively cool. I have even put my pump in it, still attached to me, and laid out on the beach for hours with no ill effects.

Winter is another story altogether….I haven’t had a problem with my insulin, but my meter has stopped giving readings after all day outside in 35-40 degree weather while rappelling. :) Any suggestions for that? My last resort was to stick my meter down my shirt (and sweater, and jacket!) to get it warm enough to give a reading! ANY suggestions other than this completely humiliating experience would be much appreciated!!!

]]> By: Traicy http://www.thepushforward.com/2009/07/18/too-hot-or-too-cold-to-test/comment-page-1/#comment-292 Traicy Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:06:47 +0000 http://www.thepushforward.com/?p=428#comment-292 Have you thought about leaving your pump on when you play ball? Or is it just easier to take it off? Have you thought about leaving your pump on when you play ball? Or is it just easier to take it off?

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