With increasing heat, the problems of diabetes patients also start increasing, you may have the problem of high sugar again and again, hence it is advised to take special care of health in this season.

Summer has started across the country. In the second week of April, the mercury has started crossing 40 in most states of eastern India. Health experts say that keeping in mind the way the heat is increasing and the forecast of meteorologists, everyone needs to be alert from now on.

Temperature going above 40 can affect our body in many ways. With increasing heat, dehydration in the body and the problems caused by it increase, and this kind of weather can cause more problems for already suffering blood pressure and sugar patients.

Doctors say that with increasing heat, the problems of diabetes patients also start increasing, you may have the problem of high sugar again and again, so there is a need to take special care of health in this season. 

Now the question is, why does blood sugar start increasing in summer and what measures are necessary to keep it under control?

Risk of dehydration and high sugar 

Health experts say that the increasing heat has many negative effects on our health, which is why people already suffering from chronic diseases like diabetes and blood pressure should remain alert during this season.

The risk of dehydration increases due to heat which can cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels. The increasing temperature also affects the absorption of insulin and its functioning. 

Doctors say that high blood sugar causes frequent urination which can increase the risk of dehydration. This is considered to be the main reason for the increase in the problems of sugar patients during summer.

Diabetes problems increase.

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) report, you sweat more in both cases of low or high blood sugar. For people whose blood sugar remains high continuously, excessive sweating can also increase problems related to nerve damage.

About half of the people suffering from diabetes experience some form of nerve damage. This can also increase problems ranging from eyes, heart to diabetic foot. This is the reason why all patients with diabetes are advised to take special care of their health during summer.

These can also be the reasons for increasing sugar in summer

• In summer, people often go out less, which reduces exercise or physical activity. Lack of physical activity plays an important role in blood sugar control.
• Due to heat, the level of stress increases, which increases cortisol in the body. There is also a risk of increased blood sugar due to high cortisol.
• In summer, people often consume more sugary cold drinks, packaged juices and ice cream which can increase blood sugar rapidly.

Ways to keep blood sugar under control in summer:

Health experts say that some ways can be helpful in keeping sugar under control in summer.

• Drink at least 2-3 liters of water daily to avoid dehydration.
• Walk or do yoga in the morning or evening when the temperature is low.
• Drink lemonade (without sugar), coconut water, buttermilk etc. Avoid sweet drinks.
• Monitor blood sugar at least 3-4 times a week in summer, especially if you are on insulin or medications.
• Stay in regular contact with the doctor. If the sugar level remains high, then consult a doctor immediately. 

Note: This article has been prepared on the basis of information collected from medical reports. 

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