Type II Diabetes and very hot weather

LittleTyke

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I have had Type II diabetes for 11 years, diet controlled. My most recent HbA1c was 42, which the nurse said, it means I am now "in remission". But I read earlier today in the Type I forum that patients can be affected with low blood glucose during very hot weather and I wonder what the situation is with Type II?
 

Antje77

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I read earlier today in the Type I forum that patients can be affected with low blood glucose during very hot weather and I wonder what the situation is with Type II?
This can be an issue for people who use insulin. Diet controlled you don't have to worry about lows. :)

And congratulations on your hba1c, well done!
 

Lobsang Tsultim

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I've found my glucose levels are seeming to bounce around a little bit more than before - going up without eating, going down after eating and so on. In my head, I'm blaming it on the stress from increased heat.
 
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Em16

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Hi, my readings have all been lower during this hot weather. I thought at first it was a problem with a batch of strips! DN told me that the warm weather can lower glucose. I've had a little extra carbs on the back of this.... a half slice of toast this morning with scrambled eggs was delicious and my readings were great: 5.2 afterwards :)