Type 2 High ambient temperature and low blood sugars?

alf_Josiah

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Evening folks, rather obvious question and answer, the last week or so I have been having trouble with low blood sugar levels, the only change is the ambient temperature level being higher and in all probability the humidity level.
Anybody else noticed this?

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Evening folks, rather obvious question and answer, the last week or so I have been having trouble with low blood sugar levels, the only change is the ambient temperature level being higher and in all probability the humidity level.
Anybody else noticed this?

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On insulin and a host of other drugs see my profile.

I think it's generally accepted that higher temperatures increase the rate of insulin absorption. I struggle through the winter months to keep my glucose levels in range, but with warmer ambient temperatures I find it much easier to stay in range.
 

alf_Josiah

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I think it's generally accepted that higher temperatures increase the rate of insulin absorption. I struggle through the winter months to keep my glucose levels in range, but with warmer ambient temperatures I find it much easier to stay in range.

So what I think you are saying is the higher the ambient temperature compared to normal the greater is the effectiveness of the insulin, for me that would explain things. Many thanks for your prompt response.