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Top Monsoon Tips for People With Diabetes

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Whether you enjoy it or absolutely recoil at the thought of stepping out in the mess, the monsoons are here again and it is raining healthy advice everywhere, especially for those dealing with diabetes. Monsoon calls for extra care for diabetics as part of their diabetes management as they not only have to avoid unhealthy food cravings but also manage their exercise regime which tends to get disturbed due to low energy levels and spoils your diabetes management regime. We have curated a list of top monsoon tips to keep you healthy and safe this monsoon season.

Common Problems in Management of Diabetes in Monsoon

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Beware of Infections

Monsoon brings along increased bacterial growth and risks of fungal infections. Since diabetics are prone to developing these infections faster than non-diabetics, they need to be extra cautious of maintaining hygiene.

Monsoon Diet Tips

Do Not Get Your Feet Wet

Your feet are more susceptible to infections and hence must remain clean and always dry. Taking care of your feet is an important part of diabetes management.

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Do not eat roadside food

Don’t even think about eyeing those roadside snack joints or begging for pakoras at home. We understand the weather calls for it, but your blood sugar levels know better.

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Do not drench yourself in the rain

Enjoy the season but ensure you are not too excited to end up getting wet in the rain for your diabetes management plan. Getting drenched may lead to viral fever or other health concerns.

Handy Monsoon Tips For Diabetics

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Eat a healthy diet

In order to maintain a healthy diet in case of diabetes, it is best to have home-cooked food. Not only do you get to enjoy it fresh and with delicious flavours, you can also control the amount of carbs and fats that go into it. Ensure you eat light without temptation.

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Keep yourself hydrated

Despite being a comparatively cooler weather compared to the scorching summer heat, it is extremely critical to ensure you remain well hydrated. Drink enough water and boil the water if you want to avoid any risk of water-borne disease.

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Skincare

Care for your skin and ensure you are always protected from the harmful UV rains, even in monsoons both inside or outside home. Clean your skin at least twice a day to wash off any dirt, impurities, etc. that could lead to infections.

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Footcare

Care for your feet and ensure you keep your nails and skin hygienic. Take off wet socks and footwear immediately and dry the feet with a soft cotton cloth. Inability to care for your feet will lead todiabetic neuropathyand hence foot care in diabetes demands great attention.

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Wash your fruits and vegetables

Properly wash fruits and vegetables before cutting and cooking them. Monsoons invite numerous bacterial growth and one must be careful before these unhygienic conditions affect our health.

Read More: HbA1c: 7 Effective Ways To Handle Your A1c Levels

Enjoying monsoon is no uphill task with diabetes if one observes some simple tips and tricks to remain at ease and maintain hygiene. However, what is most essential is to keep a regular check on your blood sugar levels and maintain a record. Use the bestglucometerto check your readings and store the data, along with reading useful tips and consulting with diabetes educators directly from your home or office.

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Sakshi Poptani

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