Diabetes patients should be careful about their blood sugar level even in winter. Changes in temperature affect blood sugar levels. (Managing Diabetes in winter), low levels affect blood sugar levels. Hence, re-plan your diabetes management routine according to winter.
Neelkanth Hospital Mandi’s Senior Dr. Hemant Kumar, who has been serving in the hospitalization from past 35 years and has a remarkable working experience in the field of medicine.
How to manage diabetes in winter?
Get out of the house for physical activities: In winter, people do not exercise due to cold and sloth. Due to which the possibility of insulin resistance increases. Less physical activity and more rest can increase your problems. That is why two times a day; go for a walk in the outside air and sun. Try to keep your body temperature correct, because of the cold, the correct blood sugar level is not known.
Keep your feet covered:
Pay attention to the feet. Wear warm shoes and socks. Do not leave the feet wet. Apart from this, check your feet daily; contact your doctor if you see any condition like cuts, wounds or bleeding.
Carefully over Eat and Drink:
The right diet helps in diabetes control in the right way. Like other seasons, keep this in mind in winter too. People in India eat heavy and oily food in winter. While eating bhatura, sweets and pakoras, keep in mind that you are eating them in limited quantities.
Similarly, keep an eye on their natural sugar level and your blood sugar level while eating seasonal vegetables and fruits. Do not eat more fruits or vegetables that increase your blood sugar level. Similarly, instead of drinking milk-sugar-tea-coffee, drink green tea, herbal tea, hot milk or soup. This will also help in keeping the body hydrated and you will also get heat.
Do your best to avoid getting sick:
When you get sick then you become stressed and this situation may increase your blood sugar. In this condition you also not eat properly. Always was user hand with soap.
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