Dr. Ashok Kumar Jhingan, Senior Director – Max Centre for Diabetes, Thyroid, Obesity & Endocrinology, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi said, “A healthy routine is key when it comes to diabetes management. In the summer months there can be a complete upheaval of one’s daily regimen. This can result in people not maintaining a diabetes-friendly diet, or not checking their blood glucose levels on time. In the summer, especially when there is a heatwave, people with diabetes are also prone to dehydration, especially if they have uncontrolled, high blood glucose levels. To achieve the right balance when it comes to maintaining blood sugar levels, a few measures should be kept in mind, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), so that a disruption in routine does not cause a disruption to diabetes management.”

“In the season’s sweltering heat, it is especially important for people with diabetes to regularly check blood sugar levels and try to keep them in the specified target range (commonly 70 – 180 mg/dl) for a good portion of these days. This can be easily done using tools like (CGM) devices, which don’t involve finger pricking to give you information on your glucose levels. Such devices have metrics like Time in Range – and checking your readings more often is associated with more time spent in your optimal range, which can improve your glucose control,” says Dr. Jhingan.

Besides this, here are 5 simple steps to enjoy the summer season and beat the heat waves while keeping your diabetes in check: