Diabetics control their lives at the times of their medicine, and they link their exit and insulin and blood sugar (glucose) and the summer increases their burdens where they may be affected more than others by high temperatures, and there are some additional considerations that they must take into account, so what and how they guarantee spending fun and safe times in summer?
Beware dehydration
Diabetics feel thirsty, which makes them more vulnerable to not drinking a sufficient amount of fluid in hot climates, and this leads to high blood sugar levels, which leads to more sugar throughout the urine, and increases the need for fluids according to the Diabinfo site .. German diabetes portal.
Poor control of blood sugar can exacerbate this problem, as the water balance in the body is disturbed, which may lead to metabolic imbalances and functional disorders that affect the kidneys, heart and other organs.
Drinking sufficient quantities of water ensures regularly maintains the moisture of the body, and in the event of restrictions on the amount of fluids that the patient can drink – as is the case in some diseases – you should speak to the doctor about the appropriate amount of fluids that the patient must drink.
Check blood sugar frequently
The hot weather may increase the risk of lower glucose in the blood, because high temperatures can affect the speed of the body’s use of insulin.
Patients are advised to examine glucose levels regularly, and to examine it when exercising or feeling fatigue, and patients are advised to carry what raises blood sugar if it decreases.
Keep diabetes away from the sun
Insulin heat may be damaged and other injections, which weaken its effectiveness, and insulin injection should be stored in the refrigerator before opening it. After opening it, it must be kept at room temperature according to the website of the National Services Program for Australian Diabetes Patients.
The pen/injection that the patient uses at temperatures exceeds 30 degrees Celsius, i.e. on the edge of the window or under direct sunlight, insulin should not be very sensitive to high temperatures, and it becomes ineffective when exposed to temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, and insulin cannot be frozen because it will become ineffective.
Insulin injection should be placed in a cooling bag (but insulin is not placed directly on the snow) when leaving the house, with attention to not leaving it in the car.
Diabetics and other supplies should be stored in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight, and always follow the storage instructions on the drug label.
Special diabetes tools may be affected by heat
The heat may damage a blood sugar measure, an insulin pump, a continuous glucose monitor, or an immediate glucose monitor, and if the patient uses any of these tools, he must consult a doctor about how to use it safely when the weather is hot.
Plan your external activities
The most cold times of the day can be used to spend some tasks, and a diabetic patient should check the weather forecast and plan for his external activities during the coldest times of the day, such as early morning or late in the afternoon, or the days when the level of humidity is, the higher the humidity, the more difficult the body cools.
Wear clothes suitable for heat
Diabetics should always protect his body from heat and sun to reduce the risk of sunburn. He must wear shoes covering his feet, including the upper part, especially if he suffers from poor sensation in his feet, and this will help protect them from sunburn, as well as surface burns caused by hot sand, sidewalks or other injuries.
Diabetics must take additional precautions if he suffers from complications such as nerve damage and blood vessels, as it can affect the body’s ability to sweat and control its temperature, and this increases the risk of dehydration and heat stress.
Listen to your body’s voice
Some symptoms of heat stress may resemble the symptoms of low or high blood sugar, such as:
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Irritation
- Confusion
- Sweating
- Heartbeat
- Nausea and vomiting
It ensures a regular blood sugar level, avoiding heat, and maintaining body moisture, a safe summer for patients.
Be prepared for hot days
The pre -planning of a diabetic patient saves having to leave the house during the hot days, and he must make sure that there are enough food and medical supplies he needs at home, so that he does not have to go out when the weather is hot.