Friday, 26 June 2020

Coping With Type One Diabetes In The Heat : Some Precautions You Can Take

As I wrote yesterday, see here, the UK has been experiencing HOT weather. It reminded me of this post I originally posted in 2018. But what was written then is still very relevant today.

Emma Baird (a type 1 diabetic ) writes:

"If you’re a type 1, what special precautions do you need to take when the mercury rises? I prepared this handy infographic to help…


Please note—if you have neuropathy (nerve damage) this can affect your ability to sweat and therefore cool down. Go out early in the morning or later in the afternoon if you can, drink water to stay hydrated and exercise in air-conditioned gyms (when Covid 19 restrictions allow)*. Cut down on drinks with caffeine and alcohol, and take care of yourself as best you can."

This and more from Diabetes Diet Blog here

* In June 2020 Gyms are currently closed due to Covid 19.

All the best Jan
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18 comments:

  1. R's Rue26 June 2020 at 16:44

    Good information

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  2. Tom26 June 2020 at 16:51

    ...good advise for everyone!

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  3. JFM26 June 2020 at 17:38

    Thank you for the information 🌷

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  4. Valerie-Jael26 June 2020 at 18:36

    Good advice! Valerie

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  5. Fun6026 June 2020 at 19:00

    Good advice Jan. This weather is particularly difficult for type 1's.

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  6. Christine26 June 2020 at 19:10

    Thanks for sharing!

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  7. DIMI26 June 2020 at 19:58

    Hello Jan!
    Great post! Thank you for sharing!
    Have a lovely weekend!
    Dimi...

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  8. DVArtist26 June 2020 at 20:01

    I do not have diabetes, rather lupus shares my body. Heat is very bad for me but I love it so much. I make sure I have sun screen, a bit floppy hat and I have always worn a UV mask during summer. I saves my skin. Have a great weekend.

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  9. Elephant's Child26 June 2020 at 21:15

    MS means that I struggle in the heat. I drink copious (more copious) amounts of water and on very hot days do my best to go out at first light or not at all.

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  10. gloriadelpilar_1994@yahoo.com27 June 2020 at 03:51

    Great post Jan ! Now fortunately we are in winter so really cold days.
    Yes I hear there are really hot tme!
    Take care Jan !

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  11. eileeninmd27 June 2020 at 11:19

    Hello,

    Good advice, thanks for sharing! Enjoy your weekend!

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  12. Victor S E Moubarak27 June 2020 at 11:30

    Thanx Jan.

    God bless.

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  13. Ygraine27 June 2020 at 11:53

    This is great information...I will send my diabetic friend over to read this, I'm sure she will find it really helpful.
    Thank you so much.😊😊

    Have a super weekend...and stay safe.

    Hugs xxx

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  14. RO27 June 2020 at 13:12

    Thanks so much for sharing such important info! Be safe! RO

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  15. CJ Kennedy27 June 2020 at 13:55

    Thanks for the info

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  16. Miss Val's Creations27 June 2020 at 21:19

    Important information!

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  17. Sandra Cox28 June 2020 at 13:39

    Helpful advice.

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  18. carol l mckenna29 June 2020 at 23:09

    Very good info post ~ ^_^

    Be Safe, Be Well,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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