It sounds like your doing everything I do. In addition I have a heart condition and Need to take verapamil and avoid the heat as much as possible - usally over 25 celcius and I am in trouble.
I am going to paste this page of tips for you but I am sure the Doctors in the group will be able to add more: Diabetes-Friendly Tips for Handling the Summer Heat The heat being experienced in many parts of the nation these days is tough enough for the average healthy person, but for the estimated 21 million Americans with diabetes, special precautions may be required. Te following are tips for people with diabetes during steamy summer days: Keep hydrated. Dehydration, or the loss of body fluids, can happen on these very hot summer days whether you have diabetes or not. If you have diabetes, dehydration also can occur when blood glucose is not under control. When blood glucose is elevated, this can lead to an increase in the body's excretion of urine. To prevent dehydration drink plenty of caffeine-free fluids such as water, seltzer or sugar- free iced tea and lemonade. Limit your intake of alcohol. 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. Symptoms include: feeling dizzy or fainting; sweating excessively; muscle cramps; skin that is cold or clammy; headaches; rapid heartbeat and/or nausea. If you experience any of these symptoms, move to a cooler environment, drink fluids like water, juice or sports drinks (based on your healthcare provider's instructions) and seek medical attention. Exercise in a cool place such as an air-conditioned gym, or early in the morning or later in the evening when temperatures may be more moderate. Check blood glucose levels at least four times per day, and more often if you are not feeling well. Remember that heat can cause blood glucose levels to fluctuate. Carry plenty of water and snacks. Store your blood glucose meter, strips and insulin in a cool, dry place. Do not store insulin in extreme temperatures. Never store insulin in the freezer, in direct sunlight, in the car or the car's glove compartment. Examine your vials of insulin. Clear insulin (Regular, Humalog, Novolog, Apidra, Lantus, Levemir) should remain clear. NPH insulin should not have any clumping or "frosting" on the vials. Additional Tips For Insulin Pump Users For insulin pump users, excessive perspiration can be a problem in hot weather or during strenuous activities. This can loosen the adhesive securing the infusion set, the part of the device that attaches to your body. If perspiration is a problem, try using a spray of antiperspirant on the insertion site after your usual skin- preparation routine. Others have success with skin-barrier preparations such as Mastisol, Skin-Tac H or a compound tincture of benzoin applied to the skin. The pump housing provides some insulation from the heat. If you are concerned about heat, you can use a protective pouch with a small, cold gel pack placed inside the pouch as a way to protect your insulin from the effects of heat. If you are spending an extended amount of time in the sun, cover the pump with a towel to protect it from prolonged direct sunlight. Disconnecting your pump for up to an hour is another option, but if it is disconnected for a longer time, you will need to adjust your insulin infusion rate accordingly to allow for the missed doses. --- In [email protected], "Ahmed Nour" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Dear ALL > > I am here again !.. hope ever member is doing fine , I know it has > been long time since my last appearance ;-) but what can I do the > last monthes for me was like life changinf as for those who might > not know I am settling down here under 42 to 43 'C heat in a country > residing on the Arabian Gulf with all the heat and all the sun that > you can and you can not imagine |-( > > I hope to hear for every one of you.. my friends Abdel Hady .. > Sunwoman .. Abdul Baset .. Mohamed Zeid .. Dr. Mahmoud .. Dr. Ashraf > EL-Sheikh .. Dr. Soliman Azmy .. Dr. Hanaa .. Marwa .. Heba .. Nihal > Abdin .. Asmaa .. and the rest of our diabetes gang ! > > Now my insulin is getting ruined from heat again and again .. and I > really do not know what the hell I can do ?! I bought this cooling > bag but it seems like it is not working !.. my work makes me always > exposed to heat and my skil is getting darker ;-(( > > I want any doctor or any friend to advise... I drink galons of > water.. and juice.. and so on.. what else do any one of you advise ?? > > Please if you know anything let me know .. many thanks in advance ! > > Ahmed Nour-Eldin >
