Did you know humid conditions can actually interfere with your glucometer readings?
I did a route in Arkansas called Eagle Rock Loop a couple years ago and on top of my cannula folding upon insertion and blocking delivery of insulin, my meter suddenly started telling me I had the wrong test strips. It wasn’t until we made it back to the cars that it started accepting the test strips and giving me blood sugar readings. It was really stressful at the time but it prepared me for when it happened again in Wyoming during a five day backpacking trip.
Long exposure to humid and wet conditions can disrupt the function of your meter.
On your next over night camping or backpacking trip, make sure to pack an extra Ziploc to keep your glucometer and test strips dry.
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