{"id":1742,"date":"2018-07-05T16:10:17","date_gmt":"2018-07-05T16:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=1742"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:32:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T10:02:15","slug":"tips-to-follow-this-monsoon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/tips-to-follow-this-monsoon\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Follow this Monsoon for People With Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/tips-to-follow-this-monsoon\/#Avoid_Street_Food\" title=\"Avoid Street Food\">Avoid Street Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/tips-to-follow-this-monsoon\/#Drink_More_Fluids\" title=\"Drink More Fluids\">Drink More Fluids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/tips-to-follow-this-monsoon\/#Keep_Your_Feet_Dry\" title=\"Keep Your Feet Dry\">Keep Your Feet Dry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/tips-to-follow-this-monsoon\/#Avoid_Getting_Wet\" title=\"Avoid Getting Wet\">Avoid Getting Wet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The monsoon season brings with it a number of infections that can affect anyone. But for diabetics, it is an even bigger concern. Monsoon season tends to compromise one\u2019s<strong> immune system<\/strong> and not taking proper care of oneself can cause the growth of bacteria and fungi.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F1742\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Street_Food\"><\/span><b>Avoid<\/b><b> Street Food<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the initial days, when the weather is still humid, the probability of catching a respiratory disease is higher. Getting wet in the rain, though, may seem like a lot of fun, but can cause <strong>infections and itching<\/strong> all over the body. Diabetics should avoid outside food, especially fried food from street vendors &#8211; as food in the open can increase the risk of food poisoning or other food-borne illnesses such as cholera or diarrhea. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is advisable to consume home-cooked food. Also, try to avoid food that has been prepared 6-8 hours before the time of eating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8858\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_658012429-1.jpg\" alt=\"water\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_658012429-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_658012429-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_658012429-1-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_More_Fluids\"><\/span><b>Drink More Fluids<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The humidity and heat can lead to <strong>dehydration<\/strong>. Intake of more fluids can help replace the fluid loss caused due to sweating. Diabetics in particular need to consume more fluids and if water intake seems difficult, try drinking some juice or coconut water to replace lost levels. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also drink some warm fluids if the weather gets a little cold to build immunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Monsoon And Diabetes | Diabetes Tips\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kp4h8RkNW7M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Your_Feet_Dry\"><\/span><b>Keep Your Feet Dry <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetics need to take special care of their feet. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the rainy season, feet tend to get wet often and can lead to bacterial infections, which can get worse if left unchecked. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep an extra piece of cloth to wipe your feet in the rainy season. Also, make sure to wash your feet well after exposure to the rain. And always pat them dry. Wearing socks, even indoors, is advisable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important step is to keep checking your feet for any underlying conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Diabetes can often lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/know-more-about-diabetic-neuropathy\/\">Diabetic Neuropathy<\/a>, a condition that damages your feet nerves. For many people, the first and foremost symptom is pain and tingling in the feet, legs, arms, and hands. Gradually, as more nerves are damaged, the symptoms can become more severe. <a href=\"https:\/\/pages.beatoapp.com\/neuropathy-v2\/?utm_source=SEO_Blog_MonsoonTips&amp;utm_campaign=June\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">You can get yourself tested to avoid long-term risks of diabetes.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Getting_Wet\"><\/span><b>Avoid Getting Wet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid getting drenched in the rain and wear sunglasses whenever stepping out. <strong>Dry your clothes<\/strong> in the sun and make sure there are no bacteria which may affect you. Diabetics are at a higher risk of eye disease in the rain, as any form of dust or dirt may get accumulated and later can become a bigger concern.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Long-term diabetes can damage your eyes and lead to diabetic retinopathy. <a href=\"https:\/\/pages.beatoapp.com\/retinopathy-v2\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=monsoon\">Get your eyes tested<\/a>. Early detection and treatment can save you from blindness.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from all this, make sure you do not make the season an excuse to not exercise. Indulge in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/practise-these-5-exercises-for-diabetes-at-home\/\">quick workout<\/a> at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-reversal-all-you-need-to-know\/\"><em>Read More: Diabetes Reversal: All You Need to Know<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/33DNNw1\"><strong>glucometer<\/strong><\/a> handy at all times so that you can keep track of your blood sugar levels anytime, anywhere. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":8860,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[7],"class_list":["post-1742","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-diabetes-care"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1742"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1742"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1742\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18969,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1742\/revisions\/18969"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8860"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1742"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1742"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1742"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}