Water and food shortages in the summer increase the risk of blood disorders
In the summer, it is easy to cause the body to lose water, which is the reason why the kidneys find it difficult to excrete excess sugar through urine. This causes more glucose to accumulate in the blood. Common signs include constant thirst, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, fatigue and dark urine. Elderly people or diabetic patients with poor control are particularly prone to dangerous complications if this condition persists.
Besides, summer is also the time when many people consume ice cream, milk tea, soft drinks, bottled juice or fruit that is too sweet. These are all foods that can cause blood sugar to rise rapidly.
Professor William Cefalu - an endocrinologist at the Louisiana State University Health Science Center, USA - said that sugary drinks in hot weather can cause the body to both increase blood sugar and lose water faster. He recommends that patients prioritize whole fresh fruits instead of juice to take advantage of natural fiber to help control sugar absorption.
Skipping meals, eating irregularly easily causes hypoglycemia
Many patients tend to eat less in the summer due to anorexia or heat exhaustion. However, skipping meals while still using insulin or hypoglycemic medication can cause dangerous hypoglycemia.
Common symptoms include hand tremors, sweating, rapid heartbeat, hunger pangs, confusion or dizziness. Patients are advised not to leave the distance between meals too long and should bring healthy snacks when traveling outdoors.
To control stable blood sugar in the summer, experts recommend that patients drink water regularly throughout the day, limit going out in hot weather, eat more green vegetables, whole grains and lean protein. Insulin needs to be stored at the right temperature to avoid reduced treatment effectiveness. In addition, checking feet every day is also very important to detect early lesions or infections in hot and humid weather.
