Type 1 Hot weather - high BS

Geordie Girl

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I’m having high BS in this very hot weather and despite corrections it’s not coming down. Anyone else having this problem?
 

Pipp

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I’m having high BS in this very hot weather and despite corrections it’s not coming down. Anyone else having this problem?
Yes, sometimes. Though I find increasing water consumption does lower it considerably.
Not suggesting drinking gallons, but perhaps a 250ml glass every hour or so. Make sure you are not getting dehydrated.
 
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Bluetit1802

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Strangely, I find just the opposite. My numbers decrease in hot weather, sometimes quite noticeably. Maybe because I am more relaxed and taking it easy. Except, of course, if I eat too many ice creams! Hydration is very important in this weather.
 

Geordie Girl

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
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Insulin
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Hypos/high blood sugars
Strangely, I find just the opposite. My numbers decrease in hot weather, sometimes quite noticeably. Maybe because I am more relaxed and taking it easy. Except, of course, if I eat too many ice creams! Hydration is very important in this weather.

I always used to get low BS in the heat , so have no idea why it’s changed. Have drunk more fluids and now going hypo