The Skiing Saga Continues!

So this past Friday night I went skiing again. But this time I decided to use my traditional skis. I wanted to know what was going on when I ski traditionally (which is how I usually ski), and to see if there is a difference between traditional and skating. The answer appears to be a resounding NO.

Armed with Sebastien Sasseville's tips, I kept my glucometer in an inside pocket of my jacket. I also decided to run a sensor, so I would have a rough idea of what was happening through the whole skiing trip. I also decided, under consultation with my diabetes nurse, to run half of my basal during the ski trip. So I did no insulin to cover dinner, but always had some insulin working in my system. I started the whole affair at about 15ish mmol/L before we left my house.

I checked my glucose with my glucometer when we were finishing up the Northern Lights trail. My glucometer said I was about 8.5 mmol/L. My sensor said I was about 18.5 mmol/L. Deciding to err on the side of caution, I had a few glucose tablets and continued on my way (we were heading back to the chalet anyway). Back at the chalet, after my glucometer had a chance to warm up, I checked my glucose, which now agreed with my sensor: 18ish mmol/L.

So now I am thouroughly confused. What is going on?

I should not be hanging out around 18 mmol/L during a skiing trip. Especially with some insulin working the entire time. So I am going to speak to my diabetes nurse again this week, before attempting skiing next Friday night again. Maybe we can figure out some new strategy to try.