Top Tips for Diabetics in the Summer Sun

Mon, 08 Aug 2011
Here are our top tips for diabetics in the summer sun.

It is vital to avoid elongated exposure to the sun. Ensure you wear lots of sun screen to keep sunburn at bay. Sunburn can put added pressure on your body and make your blood glucose levels increase.

Regularly check your blood sugar levels. Lots of us become more active in the summer and such changes in activity and heat levels can impact upon the insulin needs of those who have diabetes.

You need to drink lots of water. It is vital to avoid dehydration as it puts more stress on the body and affects blood glucose levels .

Keep cool and take breaks in cool areas. Keep your medication and supplies as cool as possible and out of direct sunlight. Extreme temperatures can mean insulin and other medical supplies become less potent.

It is best to avoid caffeine and alcohol during the heat as they can both increase the risk of diabetics dehydrating.

It is essential that you are on alert any signs of heat exhaustion, such as, muscle cramps, heavy sweating, fatigue, dizziness, weakness, nausea, fainting, headaches or vomiting.

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