Tips For Handling Summer Heat For People With Diabetes

Tips for diabetics from the Joslin Diabetes Center include:

* Keep hydrated.
* Watch for signs of heat exhaustion, especially if you are working or exercising outdoors. People with diabetes and other chronic diseases like heart disease are more susceptible to overheating.
* Check blood glucose levels with diabetes test strips and other diabetes supplies at least four times a day, and more often if you are not feeling well. Remember that heat can cause blood glucose levels to fluctuate.
* Store your blood glucose meter, diabetes test strips and insulin in a cool, dry place.