As the cold increases, doctors give special advice to diabetic patients to control or manage their blood sugar level. Actually, if any person wants to manage his blood sugar level, then first of all such a person needs to make some special changes in his daily life. Because when the cold increases, the insulin level in the body also changes. At the same time, winters bring many challenges for diabetes patients. Extreme cold greatly affects the glucose level in the body. This is the reason why we feel slow, lethargic and less active in winter. This is the reason which is a sign of increasing blood sugar level. Apart from this, calorie rich comfort food in winter can also spoil your sugar level.
These things increase blood sugar level in winter
Decrease in physical activity
Physical activity reduces during cold weather, which can make it difficult for the body to use glucose.
Take special care of food and drinks during the festival season
Holiday celebrations may include heavy, sugary foods, which can increase calorie intake.
stress hormone
The body releases stress hormones in response to cold weather, which can cause blood sugar levels to rise.
Vitamin D deficiency
Due to lack of sunlight in winter, there may be deficiency of Vitamin D, which increases the level of insulin in the body.
Disease
The risk of cold and flu increases in winter, and infections can cause stress, which can increase blood sugar levels. Sunburn, packaged sweets available in the market, coffee, skipping breakfast, dehydration, nasal spray and gum disease etc. start happening.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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