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Many a times diabetes patients find it very difficult to manage their disease due to the heat and dehydration. What steps can you do to prevent that? North India has been battling tremendous heatwave in the last ten days. For the first time in history, one part of Delhi recorded 47 degree Celsius last Friday while other parts did not go below 45.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) recently issues a red alert to the resident of North India issuing a warning that temperatures in the upcoming days may go beyond 47 degree Celsius. Heatwaves not only make it difficult to function and work properly but also may trigger health conditions in some people. Heatwaves can cause heat stroke, exacerbate heart diseases and cause high blood pressure.



You may not be aware of this but heatwaves can also affect blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. Many a times diabetes patients find it very difficult to manage their disease due to the heat and dehydration. What steps can you do to prevent that? 6 Steps You Can Take To Manage Blood Sugar Levels During A Heatwave Here are some day to day steps that you can take up to manage blood sugar levels naturally: Stay Hydrated: The trick to surviving a heatwave and keeping your blood sugar in check is by staying hydrated.

You can stay hydrated by drinking lots of fresh fruits juice, eating fruits, drinking water and tender coconut water. But, make sure to not drink juice containing artificial sugar because that will spike your blood sugar. Moni.

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