With the festive season behind us and the first weeks of the year under our belts, I hope your 2024 has gotten off to a good start, John.
At this time of year, you may be reaching for hot drinks more often than usual and maybe you’ve started fantasising about longer, warmer days to come... Winter can be tough on all of us, but did you know that cold weather can also have an impact on your diabetes management?
Chillier weather can impact circulation which means that if you live with any diabetes complications, your symptoms may be worse than normal. The NHS advice is to heat any rooms you use regularly to at least 18°C to minimise the impact the weather has.
You may also find yourself feeling under the weather more often at this time of year. Winter illnesses can increase your stress levels and make you more susceptible to dehydration which means it’s important to keep a closer eye on your blood sugar levels when you’re unwell.
Whether you’re feeling the effects of winter weather or just want to be prepared, our advice on managing diabetes in the cold is here to help answer the questions you may have.
