Coping with T1 Diabetes in the Heat

I happened to see this on Diabetes Diet Blog and thought it one to share ...

Emma Baird (a type 1 diabetic ) writes:
"Heavens above—this isn’t a post I’ve needed to write before but the last few weeks of incredible sunshine and heat in Scotland (Scotland! I’ll say it again, Scotland!) necessitates it.
If you’re a type 1, what special precautions do you need to take when the mercury rises? I prepared this handy infographic to help…


Please note—if you have neuropathy (nerve damage) this can affect your ability to sweat and therefore cool down. Go out early in the morning or later in the afternoon if you can, drink water to stay hydrated and exercise in air-conditioned gyms. Cut down on drinks with caffeine and alcohol, and take care of yourself as best you can."

More from here
https://diabetesdietblog.com/2018/06/27/coping-with-t1d-in-the-heat/

All the best Jan

Jan1 wrote:I happened to see this on Diabetes Diet Blog and thought it one to share ...

Emma Baird (a type 1 diabetic ) writes:
"Heavens above—this isn’t a post I’ve needed to write before but the last few weeks of incredible sunshine and heat in Scotland (Scotland! I’ll say it again, Scotland!) necessitates it.
If you’re a type 1, what special precautions do you need to take when the mercury rises? I prepared this handy infographic to help…

Please note—if you have neuropathy (nerve damage) this can affect your ability to sweat and therefore cool down. Go out early in the morning or later in the afternoon if you can, drink water to stay hydrated and exercise in air-conditioned gyms. Cut down on drinks with caffeine and alcohol, and take care of yourself as best you can."

More from here
https://diabetesdietblog.com/2018/06/27/coping-with-t1d-in-the-heat/

All the best Jan

A friend of mine who like me is not diabetic said the first and last points were excellent points for all of us ...
Yes, I have to agree with that  

All the best Jan