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How does the summer heat affect your diabetes?

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11/06/2025 at 20:00

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Hello everyone, how are you coping with the heat this week?

Did you know that people living with diabetes, type 1 or type 2, often feel the heat more than others? As summer sets in, it’s important to know how high temperatures can affect your body and your blood sugar. 🌡️

🧠 Why does heat hit harder with diabetes?

  • Nerve or blood vessel damage can affect sweating, making it harder to cool down.
  • High temps can cause dehydration, especially if blood sugar is high or if you're on diuretics.
  • Insulin absorption may change in the heat, so you might need to adjust doses or test more often.
  • Humidity can make it even harder for your body to stay cool, even when it doesn’t feel that hot.

🏃‍♀️ Stay active, but smartly: Exercise in the morning or evening, or head to an air-conditioned space like a gym or mall. Avoid being active when the heat index is high (over 25°C with 40% humidity).

🧊 Heat-smart tips for managing diabetes:

  • Drink lots of water, even if you’re not thirsty.
  • Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks, they can dehydrate and spike blood sugar.
  • Check blood sugar more often, especially with changes in routine or physical activity.
  • Keep insulin, meters, and strips cool, never leave them in hot cars or direct sun.
  • Wear light, loose clothing, sunscreen, and shoes (yes, even at the beach).

🧳 Storm prep tip: If you live in an area prone to power cuts or hurricanes, keep a go-bag ready with meds, snacks, and a plan for storing insulin safely.

How do you manage your diabetes during hot weather?

Have you ever had to change your routine because of heat or humidity?

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Your experiences help others feel less alone. Let’s share and support each other through the season. 💛

Stay safe out there,

Somya from the Carenity team 🌼

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Thank you , very helpful information and yes I suffer with the heat/ humidity/ sweating restlessness and poor sleep. Fans, water for drinking a cool shower. For the pain unfortunately heat helps plus cold compresses.


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