From maintaining insulin to checking glucose levels

Important tips for diabetics in the summer

When measuring sugar, make sure that the hand is dry.

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The German Diabetes Association advised those suffering from this disease to take some important measures during the summer to avoid health problems.

She explained that insulin should be kept in the refrigerator at a temperature between two and eight degrees, noting that the vegetable drawer is suitable for this purpose.

It works to cool medicines without freezing, and then retain their effect.

Insulin should also be taken out of the refrigerator half an hour before the injection, because if the insulin is too cold, the injection will cause pain.

In general, your insulin pump, test strips, blood glucose meter, and medications should be protected from strong sunlight.

People with diabetes should also check their glucose levels more frequently than usual on trips to the beach or pool, and adjust insulin if necessary.

When measuring, the hand should be dry;

Because water can negatively affect the result of measuring blood sugar.

Because the body has to produce more heat, energy consumption increases, especially in very cold water.

Hand trembling and dizziness are common signs of hypoglycemia, which is sometimes misinterpreted when swimming.

In this case glucose should be used in liquid form.

If you have type 1 diabetes and wear an insulin pump, it can be removed before swimming.

The pump can only be disconnected when the glucose level is between 120 and 180 mg/dL.

If the value is less than that, you should have a snack rich in carbohydrates before going to the water.

If the value is too high, an additional dose of insulin must be taken in advance.

In general, diabetics should drink enough fluids, at least 1.5 liters per day;

Because not drinking enough fluids can lead to fatigue and circulatory problems.

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