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 Sunshine, cool insulin + transplants
After a long wait, Britons are
finally enjoying some hot
summer weather.
But for those of us with diabetes, high temperatures can affect
blood sugar control, putting
some of us
at increased risk of both hyperglycemia and hypogylcemia.
There are certain precautions we should take to ensure our blood sugar levels don’t spiral out of control in the summer heat, and these are detailed in our guide on hot weather and diabetes.
To make the most of the sun, it's best to be aware of any specific safety measures you may need to take for your diabetes.
These include looking after your feet and eyes and limiting sun exposure if you're on certain tablets.
If you’re struggling to manage your diabetes in the heat, check out the Diabetes Forum to see how other people with diabetes are coping.
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FREE Summer Cookbook 2013
Need to get your taste buds going this summer?
Here at Diabetes.co.uk, we've
put together our own exclusive collection of 30 scrumptious diabetic-friendly recipes.
Give them a try today by
downloading your FREE
Summer Cookbook!
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Medtronic insulin pump reservoir recall
Medtronic have announced a recall of reservoirs used in their Paradigm insulin pumps.
See our news alert for details of which reservoirs are affected and how you can check if you have
a faulty batch.
 Leakage risk forces recall of insulin pump reservoirs
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Getting active
Take advantage of the warmer weather by spending some active time outside.
Read about how much physical activity we should be doing as well as what to take into account before starting certain exercises.
Physical activity and diabetes
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Video: Fasting blood glucose levels
Testing fasting blood sugar levels gives you and/or your doctor the opportunity to see how well your body, combined with any medication you’re taking, is able to keep sugar levels under control.
Watch our video to see what a fasting test is for.
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Keep your insulin cool
It’s important insulin is kept at a cool temperature as extended exposure to higher temperatures
can cause insulin to become less effective.
Find out how insulin can be kept cool during warmer weather.
How to keep insulin cool |
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Diabetic travel insurance
Going away somewhere nice?
Get a FREE diabetic travel insurance quote in minutes.
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Facts on fish
Fish is commonly regarded as a healthy source of protein. Read about the recommended intake of fish and the benefits of regularly eating fish.
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IBS and diabetes
Irritable bowel syndrome can require a change of diet to help ease symptoms, but this can sometimes impact on diabetes control and compromises may need to be made.
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 Islet cell transplantation
This week is National Transplant Week.
Islet cell transplantation as a treatment for diabetes is rare but is an option for people with type 1 diabetes who have a very low quality of life as a result of their condition.
Find out more about what islet cell transplantation is and who may be eligible for it.
Islet cell transplants >>
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