Hi new here

[zarasdreamz]

Hi all, I am new here came across the site whist surfing (as you do). Wish I had known about this site earlier, especially when I was diagnosed 18yrs ago. I am treated with Novo rapid and Lantus and have been for about 6yrs now. My control went out the window about 12mths ago after an unrelated episode of illness, any way I am trying really hard to get back on track. It all seems a bit hit and miss right now, I am having more hypos than ever before. My diabetic nurse is adjusting my dosage on a weekly basis, but boy it feels like I will never get it right :? I am off to Turkey next week and to be honest I am a bit apprehensive ( my partner is even more worried than me) I am wondering how the heat is going to affect my BS? Any one out there know?

 

[hanadr]

If you are like me and eat much less when it's hot, you'll need to test frequently and adjust your insulin.

 

[zarasdreamz]

Thanks for that, I will have to eat little and often I think!

 

[phoenix]

Heat and particularly walking( siteseeing) in the heat. and swimming make my levels drop very rapidly, though I have read of people who find the opposite.
You obviously need to keep a close check and if necessary lower your insulin before going out, keep some dextrose or small containers of fruit juice/sugary drink with you.
If abolutely necessary do what I did a couple of weeks ago; follow up the dextrose with an icecream sundae, without any need to bolus. (it worked too I but had got down to the 2s and I did another couple of hours activity afterwards)