How You Can Manage Diabetes and Dehydration During Summer
Were you aware of the fact that people who have diabetes, both type 1 and type 2 feel the heat more than who do not have diabetes. Let us discuss on some of the reason.
Certain diabetes complications, such as damage in the blood vessels and nerves, can affect your sweat glands so your body can’t cool as effectively. That can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which is a medical emergency.
People who have diabetes get dehydrated (lose too much water from their bodies) more quickly. Inadequate liquid intake can raise the blood sugar.
Follow these tips to stay safe in hot weather.
- Prevent dehydration.
- Protect yourself from the sun.
- Wear light, loose-fitting clothes.
- Check your blood sugar
Tips for managing blood sugar
- Plenty Of Fluids: Keep drinking water, even if you’re not feeling thirsty
- Say No To Caffeine: Cut down on coffee, caffeinated beverages or sports drinks.
- Adjust Insulin
- Avoid Sunburns
- Don’t Skip Exercise
But don’t let the summer heat stop you from taking your diabetes medicine as per the schedule and supplies with you when you’re out . Just make sure to protect your diabetes gear from the heat.
