Dr. Ashok Kumar Jhingan, Senior Director Max Center for Diabetes, Thyroid, Obesity and Endocrinology, BLK-Max Super Specialty Hospital, Delhi says, “A healthy routine is important in diabetes management. One’s daily routine can undergo a complete upheaval during the summer months.
This can result in people not maintaining a diabetes-friendly diet or not checking their blood glucose levels on time.
During the summer, especially when there are heat waves, people with diabetes are also prone to dehydration, especially if they have uncontrolled, high blood glucose levels.
To achieve the right balance in maintaining blood sugar levels, several measures should be kept in mind, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), so that routine disruptions do not disrupt diabetes management.
“In the heat of the season, it’s especially important for diabetics to check blood sugar levels regularly and try to keep them in a certain target range (usually 70 – 180 mg/dl) for a good portion of these days.
This is easily done using tools like (CGM) devices. can go, which gives you information about your glucose levels without pricking your finger. Such devices have metrics like time in range and checking your readings more often correlates to more time spent in your optimal range, which can improve your glucose control. Can,” said Dr Jhingan.
Apart from this, here are 5 simple steps to enjoy the summer season and beat the heat wave while keeping your diabetes under control.
