Vital Warning for Diabetics in the Scorching Alanya Heat

With the increasing summer temperatures, Alanya Training and Research Hospital and Alanya Aladdin Keykubat University Faculty of Medicine, Head of Internal Medicine Department, Prof. Dr. Şakir Özgür Keşkek made important statements for citizens with chronic diseases. It was emphasized that diabetic patients should take critical precautions on issues such as fluid loss, nutrition and medication storage in order to spend the summer months healthily.

Extreme Heat Affects Blood Sugar

Prof points out that extreme temperatures disrupt the fluid and electrolyte balance in the body. Dr. Keşkek stated that blood sugar fluctuations occur in diabetic patients with sweating. Keşkek states that uncontrolled blood sugar can lead to deterioration in kidney functions, low blood pressure and loss of consciousness; He added that especially the elderly, insulin users and diabetic patients living alone are in the higher risk group.

Insulin Storage and Proper Nutrition

Prof. states that the diet should be planned thoroughly in hot weather. Dr. Keşkek stated that light and vegetable-based foods should be preferred instead of high-calorie heavy meals. It was noted that it is vital for patients using insulin not to expose the medications to direct sunlight and not to forget them in the vehicle. Experts underlined that water should be consumed regularly without waiting for thirst and recommended that heavy exercises should be done in the early morning or cool hours of the evening instead of at noon.

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