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Diabetes stuff in the cold

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SB2015

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We have checked the temp in our holiday destination, and it ranges from -10 to -28.
I had problem in Norway before getting the handset to work but it was not as cold as that. Just wondered whether anyone has had any problems with the Libre reader in the cold.
 
The sensors have to be stored at a minimum of 5. The reader won’t operate at -10 for sure. As long as you are wearing warm clothing, and out of a chilling wind, the sensor you’re wearing will be fine. Keep the reader warm in a trouser pocket. It should then always be warm enough. It’s so quick, anyway.
 
You can get battery heated hand warming gloves. I’ve no idea of suitability but maybe could work.
 
I'd want em on my hands LOL but though I may never get the chance to see those pesky Northern Lights - I know very well I'd most likely be as miserable as sin in that kind of 'cold' so wouldn't actually choose to go anywhere that temperature - my feet would be my main priority. I'm equally miserable when I'm too hot though so I don't think I'm discriminating!

Each to their own of course and I'd never knock it because it's certainly 'different'.
 
The Libre reader doesn’t like being hot, either, so a hand warmer may annoy it. If it gets to over 45 it gives up the ghost, which it did for me on the conservatory windowsill.

The operating temperatures are:

10 C to 45 C for the reader and sensor

Storage temperature:

-10 to 60 for the reader, 4 to 30 for the sensor.

Also, don’t go mountain climbing. Neither the sensor nor the reader will work above 3048m, 10,000 ft.
 
Whilst of course the beauty of the Libre is the quick scan over the sensor for a reading, but I would be inclined to wear the reader on a lanyard (in a little pouch), around my neck, close to my body. OK. You might have to fish it out to scan, but at least that's just pulling on the lanyard, scan and put it back down the neck of the sweater.

That's probably about the easiest way to keep it warmest, by natural means.
 
mikeyB said:
The Libre reader doesn’t like being hot, either, so a hand warmer may annoy it. If it gets to over 45 it gives up the ghost, which it did for me on the conservatory windowsill.

The operating temperatures are:

10 C to 45 C for the reader and sensor

Storage temperature:

-10 to 60 for the reader, 4 to 30 for the sensor.

Also, don’t go mountain climbing. Neither the sensor nor the reader will work above 3048m, 10,000 ft.
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Not sure what height we will be at in the Dolomites. This could be an interesting holiday!
 
AndBreathe said:
Whilst of course the beauty of the Libre is the quick scan over the sensor for a reading, but I would be inclined to wear the reader on a lanyard (in a little pouch), around my neck, close to my body. OK. You might have to fish it out to scan, but at least that's just pulling on the lanyard, scan and put it back down the neck of the sweater.

That's probably about the easiest way to keep it warmest, by natural means.
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The reader will be nestled in the front of my bra, with the pump in the side strap. So all will be warm and cosy whilst out of use,and the reader will on,y be out briefly but regularly. I shall be interested to see what happens at altitude in the light of Mikey’s info. Never thought about that before.
 
Neither had I, SB. I just got the info from Abbott. Please don’t ask me to explain it:confused: The tallest peak in the Dolomites is about 10,900 feet, so just over the Libre limit, so you’ll have no problem.
 
Just checkcd our ski resort and we are well below the limit.
Perhaps I won’t consider Everest for next year!!
 
SB2015 said:
Not sure what height we will be at in the Dolomites. This could be an interesting holiday!
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The highest we got at the top of a lift in the Dolomites was 2,700m. My Libre worked fine.
 
Robin said:
The highest we got at the top of a lift in the Dolomites was 2,700m. My Libre worked fine.
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Thanks Robin. Looking forward to some lovely walks as well as some warming food at the head of various valleys before heading back down to our hotel.
 
Could you use your phone to scan? Just noticed the app is available on Apple now too
 
Roisin said:
Could you use your phone to scan? Just noticed the app is available on Apple now too
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It's probably easier to tuck a reader twixt bosoms than a whole phone - or at least it would be with my pathetic offerings in the lady bumps department!

A phone would still have to be kept away from extreme temperatures. Batteries generally don't like the cold too much.
 
Oh I would like a holiday in Norway!
I am hoping to go on a cruise through the Northern countries, see the fjords. It's on my list for my 66th birthday- that's when my actual pension will begin. Mr Ó h-Eóin won't go, but The Boy said it would be a mother's day present, he would take me. In 2022!
But not skiing for me.
One broken leg per lifetime is enough.
 
I found a Norway cruise which had an added note - accessible excursions. It’s on my bucket list.🙂
 
AndBreathe said:
It's probably easier to tuck a reader twixt bosoms than a whole phone - or at least it would be with my pathetic offerings in the lady bumps department!

A phone would still have to be kept away from extreme temperatures. Batteries generally don't like the cold too much.
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*Pathetic offerings* That made me laugh AndBreathe:D No offence meant btw🙂
 
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