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As the summer is on the rise, it becomes necessary for people suffering from diabetes to take extra precautions during heatwave. The summer season can be challenging for diabetics as it can cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Additionally, heatwaves can make managing diabetes more difficult as it can affect the body's ability to control blood sugar. Hence, it is important to take necessary precautions and follow some tips to prevent any health complications during the summer season. Dr Sandeep Reddy, Senior Endocrinologist, Kamineni Hospital, Hyderabad, shares some tips to fight heat stroke and manage diabetes in summers, which may come in handy: 1- Stay hydrated It is necessary to drink plenty of water during summer to avoid dehydration. In diabetic patients, dehydration can increase the blood sugar level , which can lead to complications. Therefore, it is recommended to drink at least eight glasses of water per day. If you are physically active or outside, drink more wate...

Diabetes is a disease over which no one has control.Rather,it is spreading rapidly year after year.Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy.Due to slight negligence in diabetic patients, foot amputation is coming. To save the life of diabetic patients, the rotten part of the leg is cut and seprated. The number of diabetes patients in India is continuously increasing. Recently, a report published in Lancet magazine revealed that only one out of of three diabetic patients in India has blood sugar control.. In foot amputation, the rotten part of the foot is amputated to save the life of a diabetic patient. The increasing cases of leg amputation in diabetic patients has increased the concern of health experts. Diabetic neuropathy most often damages ner...