Summer Tips For Diabetes
Summer Tips For Diabetes
Summer Tips For Diabetes
Summer is here. For the next few months, we will have to put up with scorching, bright days and
heat waves. The smoke and dust in the air work to retain heat and to make life harder. As we
sweat our way through the next few months, here is a small guide on how to keep your cool in
the mesmerizing heat.
Test your blood sugar more often. Monitor blood sugar more often in the summer because
symptoms related to excess heat or heat stroke, including fatigue, nausea, vomiting,
lightheadedness, and increased sweating, can also be signs of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.
If you develop these symptoms, you should check your blood sugars to make sure you’re not
hypoglycemic.
There is only one way to beat dehydration and that is to drink a lot of fluids.
- Carry a bottle of water and keep sipping it frequently instead of drinking a few glasses
once in a while.
- Fresh fruits will help restore the electrolyte balance whilst keeping the body cool. Do not
choose fruit juices.
- Packaged juice, fizzy drinks and energy drinks have way too much sugar in them so, they
are best avoided.
- Lime juice and infused water (Add sliced cucumber/lemon/chia seeds/pineapple or
mango or orange or kiwi slices/ tulsi leaves/mint soaked in 2 liters of water for 2 hours),
are nice re-hydrating and provide electrolytes and nutrients needed if you have been
walking around in the sun for too long.
- Remember, severe dehydration can be dangerous. Keep sipping fluids all day long so that
you consume more water than you lose.
- You should also avoid caffeine and alcohol, as both can be dehydrating.