The onset of winter is not only a matter of comfort, but also of health for people with diabetes. Cold weather can exacerbate symptoms of diabetes, such as reducing blood circulation, increasing the risk of heart disease and even affecting blood sugar control. So how do people with diabetes stay warm in cold winters? Here are some practical heating techniques.
I. The dress is well structured.
Diabetes patients should choose to wear multilayers so that they can increase or decrease their clothes at any time, depending on the temperature inside and outside. The inner layer selects the humid sweating material, such as cotton or Modale, the middle layer selects the heating material, such as wool or feather, and the outer layer selects the windproof coat.
2. Protect hands and feet.
Diabetes patients often have poor blood circulation and cold hands and feet. So it’s important to choose warm socks and gloves. Socks and warm gloves are a good choice. In addition, diabetics should avoid wearing tight shoes that affect blood circulation.
iii. Keep indoor warm.
The indoor temperature should be maintained at around 20-22°C. The use of heating or electric heat blankets helps to keep indoor warm. However, it should be noted that the electric thermal blankets should not be overheated to avoid burns.
Moderate exercise.
Moderate motion promotes blood circulation and helps the body to produce heat. Diabetes can choose low-intensity sports such as walking, yoga or the Taipei. However, long periods of exercise in cold outdoors should be avoided in order to avoid incorruptibility.
V. Dietary heating.
The winter diet should be dominated by warmth, with the possibility of eating more composted foods such as red dates, cinnamon, lamb, etc. At the same time, adequate water intake is ensured to avoid cold drinks.
Avoid damp.
It is important to keep clothes and shoes dry because the wet environment makes people feel colder. Diabetes patients should avoid long stays in damp environments.
Periodic inspection.
As winter is a high-prevalence season for diabetes complications, patients with diabetes should regularly examine blood sugar, blood pressure and blood resin and adjust treatment programmes in a timely manner.
Diabetes patients need to pay special attention to warmness during the winter to avoid the adverse health effects of cold weather. Diabetes can safely survive the cold winters by wearing a stratification, protecting hands and feet, keeping indoor warm, moderate exercise, diet warm, avoiding dampness and regular examinations.
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