Managing Diabetes In Winter: Dos And Don'ts

Helps manage blood glucose levels Diabetics and prediabetics should choose a combination of complex carbs and proteins with high fibre to prevent rapid spikes and crashes in blood sugar.Effect of winter on diabetics Cold weather can increase glycated haemoglobin due to decreased physical activity. In winter, people with diabetes may find getting regular tests difficult due to cold hands.Keep Warm This is the most intuitive yet needs to be followed more often. Using Layered clothing and paying particular attention to extremities is essential. Using heating pads and taking warm baths often help soothe stiff joints.Do not skip meals Skipping meals may lead to hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).Diabetic screening Diabetes testing at age 35. till the age of 40, to undergo screening at least every two years. Once a year after age 40. According to medical professionals, those with a family history of diabetes should be checked.

Managing Diabetes In Winter: Dos And Don'ts

An endocrinologist explains how winter affects diabetes as well as shares tips to keep your blood sugar under control when the temperature drops.

Helps Manage Blood Glucose Levels

Effect Of Winter On Diabetics

Keep Warm

Do Not Skip Meals

Diabetic Screening

Managing Diabetes In Winter: Dos And Don'ts

An endocrinologist explains how winter affects diabetes as well as shares tips to keep your blood sugar under control when the temperature drops.

Helps Manage Blood Glucose Levels

Effect Of Winter On Diabetics

Keep Warm

Do Not Skip Meals

Diabetic Screening

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