{"id":2834,"date":"2018-11-14T16:48:42","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T16:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=2834"},"modified":"2024-06-25T14:07:12","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T08:37:12","slug":"managing-diabetes-in-cold-weather-tips-to-control-sugar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/managing-diabetes-in-cold-weather-tips-to-control-sugar\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Diabetes in Cold Weather: Tips to Control Sugar"},"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 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/managing-diabetes-in-cold-weather-tips-to-control-sugar\/#Certain_problems_that_you_may_face\" title=\"Certain problems that you may face:\">Certain problems that you may face:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/managing-diabetes-in-cold-weather-tips-to-control-sugar\/#Tips_for_Managing_Diabetes_in_Winter\" title=\"Tips for Managing Diabetes in Winter\">Tips for Managing Diabetes in Winter<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/managing-diabetes-in-cold-weather-tips-to-control-sugar\/#Wear_warm_socks_and_proper_footwear\" title=\"Wear warm socks and proper footwear\">Wear warm socks and proper footwear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/managing-diabetes-in-cold-weather-tips-to-control-sugar\/#Keep_moving\" title=\"Keep moving\">Keep moving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/managing-diabetes-in-cold-weather-tips-to-control-sugar\/#Avoid_indoor_heat\" title=\"Avoid indoor heat\">Avoid indoor heat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/managing-diabetes-in-cold-weather-tips-to-control-sugar\/#Store_supplies_away_from_sunlight\" title=\"Store supplies away from sunlight\">Store supplies away from sunlight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/managing-diabetes-in-cold-weather-tips-to-control-sugar\/#Keep_an_emergency_kit_ready\" title=\"Keep an emergency kit ready\">Keep an emergency kit ready<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/managing-diabetes-in-cold-weather-tips-to-control-sugar\/#Eat_right\" title=\"Eat right&nbsp;\">Eat right&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between the changing weather and the festivities, it can be tough to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/diabetes-care-program?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=hindi_Blog&amp;utm_campaign=CarePrg\" title=\"control blood sugar and manage your diabetes. \">control blood sugar and manage your diabetes. <\/a>High blood sugar can trick you into thinking you are warm even when you\u2019re exposed to cold weather. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">The way your lifestyle changes during winter can have a great impact on your diabetes management in winter. Check\u00a0<\/span>out some<span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">\u00a0easy tips for managing diabetes here.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<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%2F2834\"><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\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certain_problems_that_you_may_face\"><\/span><strong>Certain problems that you may face: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme cold can make it difficult to prick your fingers for sugar tests.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the motivation to exercise can be tough in such weather.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Battling the flu or cold can make it more difficult to take care of yourself and control your diabetes. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes and winter both can cause numbness, and detecting the right cause in time can get difficult. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Managing_Diabetes_in_Winter\"><\/span><strong>Tips for Managing Diabetes in Winter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_1213362472.jpg\" alt=\"how to control diabetes in winter\" class=\"wp-image-8510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_1213362472.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_1213362472-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_1213362472-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wear_warm_socks_and_proper_footwear\"><\/span><b>Wear warm socks and proper footwear <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When dressing for cooler temperatures, pay attention to your feet. Make sure that they are warm and dry. When you\u2019re outside. People with neuropathy, have to be very diligent. Check regularly for sores, cracks, and any discoloration. You can wear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/c\/diabetic-socks\">diabetes-friendly socks<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_moving\"><\/span><b>Keep moving<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The changing weather may make you want to stay in and lead to less exercise and physical activity. Make sure you do not skip your exercise at any cost.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_289547507.jpg\" alt=\"how does cold weather affect diabetes\" class=\"wp-image-10248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_289547507.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_289547507-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_289547507-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_indoor_heat\"><\/span><strong>Avoid indoor heat <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though we all at some point get our heaters out, one thing we forget is that they tend to dry out our skin by sucking out all the body\u2019s moisture content. Make sure to stay hydrated at all times and also have regular applications of your moisturizers and skin creams. Keep your focus on your feet. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Store_supplies_away_from_sunlight\"><\/span><b>Store supplies away from sunlight<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another common mistake that we tend to make is to keep our supplies anywhere, even at places where there can be direct sunlight hitting the supply. Follow your supply instructions well and as mentioned on the package.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/all-in-one-kit-curv-1.jpg\" alt=\"can cold affect diabetes patients\" class=\"wp-image-9750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/all-in-one-kit-curv-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/all-in-one-kit-curv-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/all-in-one-kit-curv-1-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_an_emergency_kit_ready\"><\/span><b>Keep an emergency kit ready<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since diabetes complications can arise anytime, it is advised to keep your diabetes emergency kit ready at all times. This does not depend on the current weather but should be general practice. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_right\"><\/span><b>Eat right<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the winters kicking in, pakoras and fried food have become a common preparation in almost all households. Make sure to watch what you are eating. An occasional bite or two may not cause much harm, but make sure not to indulge completely and shoot up your sugar levels.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-reversal-dos-and-donts-about-the-process\/\">Read More: <em>Diabetes Reversal: Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts About the Process<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep a <span style=\"color: blue;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.beatoapp.com\/products\/beato-curv-glucometer-free-strips-lancets-type-c-usb-connector-not-compatible-with-ios?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=hindi_Blog&amp;utm_campaign=CurvGluco\" title=\"glucometer\">glucometer<\/a><\/span> handy<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is important that you keep a check on your sugar levels at all times. You can do this using a glucometer that lets you monitor and manage sugar levels even on the go. Regular monitoring can help you alter and adapt to changing sugar levels. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":10249,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[89,6,7,8,85],"class_list":["post-2834","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-care","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetes-management","tag-glucometer"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2834"}],"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=2834"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2834\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33029,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2834\/revisions\/33029"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10249"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2834"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2834"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2834"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}