Cold Weather Affects Diabetic Patients

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by Hyperglycemia (elevated blood glucose level) due to either reduced production of insulin or the inability of the body to utilize the insulin produced. Today management of diabetes has become a prime concern. Over the winter months, diabetic patients are likely to suffer from higher blood glucose levels than during the warmer months. As the temperature drops and the sugar levels rises, thus, diabetic patients should be extra careful about the temperature fluctuations or seasonal changes.The cold weather makes diabetics experience many health problems, besides creating a major change in their sugar levels.

Following are the most harmful effects that diabetic patients may suffer from during the cold weather

1. Change in hemoglobin level: There is a great change in their glycated hemoglobin levels. Whatever the type of diabetes an individual has, the freezing temperature can increase the level of HbA1c or glycated hemoglobin. This is most likely because of decreased physical activity. Cold weather makes it difficult for some people to go out. A little activity each day can help with insulin sensitivity (in all types of diabetes) which can help the body to regulate sugar level in a better way.
2. Prone to diseases: Since the immune system is also not at its best strength in winters, there are increased incidences of microbial infections like cold and flu or in some cases pneumonia. As a result, the body produces counter-regulatory hormones (Cortisol, Adrenaline, and Glucagon) to counteract the situation. These hormones affect the utilization of insulin by the body thereby elevating the blood glucose level. Also, conditions like flu and cold tend to make them feel lethargic and stress and can prevent them from taking the diet which is required, which eventually can lead to an increase in the blood sugar level.
3. Winter blues: It is often seen that people feel low during winters, as they tend to go out less and prefer to stay indoors. Less outdoor activity during winters can sometimes trigger mood swings or in some cases depression, which in turn can shoot up the level of blood sugar in their body. Thus it is advisable that one should spend more time with friends and family, in order to keep these blues at bay. 
4. Other problems: Most diabetic people are unaware of their nerve functions, and are unable to feel the difference between the cold and hot water, which can lead to burn injury. Also, during the winter season, most diabetic patients tend to lose feeling in their toes and feet due to vascular changes. Therefore, it is advisable that people should check their feet frequently, so as to ensure that there is no open wound or pressure area in their feet. One must take very good care of their feet, keep them moisturized, inner fingers clean and dry, prevent any type of fungal growth in toes, etc. By taking required preventive measures before the onset of winters diabetic patients can control their blood sugar level, which enables them to stay away from associated problems.         
   

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6 things that happen when you don’t get enough sleep!

Your body can change drastically when you stop taking enough sleep at night 

 Sleeping is probably the best thing for some people, well, most of people precisely. But due to the hectic schedule and lifestyle, most of us are not able to get enough sleep at night. We don’t realize that when the sleep fails, all the other functions of our body stars declining. 

According to The Independent, here's what can happen when you're sleep deprived:

Your appearance can suffer

The Sun conducted an experiment where 18-year-old Chloe de Garis survived on just four hours' sleep for three nights. She ended up looking "quite ill," with bloodshot eyes and dark circles, a pale complexion and spots.

You can become more prone to disease

Long-term sleep deprivation can make you more prone to heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, according to the NHS.

You can put on weight

Research shows that people who sleep for less than seven hours a night tend to gain more weight and have a higher risk of becoming obese.

This is believed to be because the sleep-deprived have lower levels of leptin, which is the chemical that makes you feel full, and increased levels of the hunger-stimulating hormone ghrelin.

It can affect your brain

We all know the familiar brain fog after a rough night's sleep, but long-term sleep deprivation can do damage, too. It can lead to depression and anxiety, according to the NHS - as well as bipolar disorder.

Humans voluntary suppress unwanted memories as part of a totally healthy process. Not doing this can lead to psychiatric disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder. Sleep is said to play a vital role in the process.

You can say goodbye to your sex drive

Research shows those who get less sleep have a lower sex drive, according to the NHS, so there's an incentive for an early lights-out.

Your memory is affected

Sleep optimises the process where we collect and sort new memories, remembering the important and discarding the useless.

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