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How cold weather raises blood sugar levels
stress and insulin
Cold temperatures can put stress on your body. In response, the body releases stress hormones such as cortisol to boost energy. These hormones reduce insulin production.
Insulin helps the body's cells absorb blood sugar, so less insulin means more sugar remains in the blood. Stress hormones also stimulate the liver to produce and release more blood sugar, causing blood sugar levels to rise.
influenza
Influenza activity often begins to increase in October and peaks between December and February. When you get the flu, your body releases stress hormones to boost your energy and fight infection. This causes blood sugar levels to rise.
holiday
During the holiday season, parties, family feasts, gift baskets, and more can interrupt meal plans. Bad weather can make it difficult to stay outdoors and stay physically active. Changing your diet or activity plan can cause your blood sugar levels to rise.
How to stay healthy in the cold season
Check your blood sugar levels Regularly, more often if sick or ill Symptoms of hypoglycemia. In the winter, your hands can get cold, which can make testing more painful. Before testing, try warming your hands near a heater or around a cup of hot water.
Please stay warm. Curl up under a blanket, do some physical activity at home, or have a hot cup of tea. However, be careful when using electric blankets, warmers, and foot warmers. You may not realize that the temperature is too high and may burn your skin.
Get a flu shot Every year. Influenza vaccination reduces your chances of getting the flu, reducing your chances of having to go to the hospital, missing work or school, and becoming more seriously ill if you get the flu.
check your skin and feet every day. The air is usually dry during the cold season. Indoor and car heaters can also dry out your skin. When your skin becomes dry and itchy, it can crack and lead to infection. Pay close attention to your skin and feet so you can catch problems early and treat them right away.
Add indoor activities In your daily life. Try a yoga or Zumba video. Invite your family and friends to join in the fun!
going smoothly No matter what the dish is. When eating sweets, try healthy eating tips such as reducing other carbohydrates in your meals.
Please keep it medicineconsumables, and equipment away from the extreme cold. Insulin must be kept cold, but not frozen. Frozen insulin has no effect even if thawed. Cold weather can also damage insulin pumps and continuous blood glucose monitors.
Have a backup kit ready. Having a diabetes care kit can help you manage your diabetes in emergencies such as snowstorms.
