Most parts of the country are facing severe heat and heatwaves these days. Rising temperature is considered harmful to health in many ways. Prolonged exposure to heat or sunlight can increase the risk of heat stroke and other health problems. Health experts say everyone from children to the elderly should avoid exposure to heat and sunlight during these days.
It is important for patients suffering from chronic diseases like diabetes, and heart and blood pressure to continue protecting themselves from heat waves. People who have diabetes may suffer from a variety of health complications due to heat waves.
Doctors say, if you also have diabetes, then be more cautious about your health during summer. Let us know what effect heatwave has on blood sugar levels and what things should diabetic patients pay special attention to regarding their health.
Heat problems and unbalanced blood sugar
Abnormally hot weather or heat exposure combined with high humidity can have several adverse effects on overall health. Summer season and rising temperatures have been directly linked to unbalanced blood sugar levels.
Excessive heat also causes excessive sweating. As a result, excess water gets expelled from the body. If you do not drink enough water in summer, it can cause dehydration, which can further increase the risk of diabetes.
Heatwave also affects nerves
Health experts say dehydration can lead to increased blood sugar levels. Apart from this, the problem of diabetes starts damaging your blood vessels and nerves, which also includes the nerves of sweat glands. In these situations, the problem of heatwave also affects the system of keeping the body cool.
Apart from this, diabetic patients who are suffering from Neuropathy (Diabetic Neuropathy) should take extra precautions.
Insulin use may be affected
High temperatures can also cause changes in the way your body uses insulin. During summer, there is a risk of both increasing and decreasing the sugar level. Diabetic patients need to make continuous efforts to keep blood sugar under control. Taking care of lifestyle and diet becomes very important during summer.
Diabetic patients should pay special attention to these things
Some measures can help keep the problem of diabetes under control easily.
It is important to continue taking measures to avoid dehydration. For this, keep drinking at least 3-4 liters of water a day.
Keep checking your blood sugar levels. During summer, there can be a risk of both increasing and decreasing the sugar level.
One should avoid going out of the house during that time.
Keep taking measures to keep the body cool.
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