If you are diabetic… Important tips for dealing with cold and rainy weather

Written by Nahir Abdel Nabi

Monday, November 20, 2023 12:00 PM

Dr. Rehab Maidan, consultant and director of the Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology, Serum and Vaccine, confirmed that Diabetics They are most vulnerable to the problems of cold and weather fluctuations, especially if blood sugar is irregular, explaining that extreme cold leads to inflammation of the peripheral nerves, and then sensation is affected in the feet and hands, which affects the blood vessels of the diabetic patient more than anyone else.

The endocrinology consultant added to Al-Youm Al-Sabea that a large group of diabetics suffer from a deficiency of thyroid hormone, so tests and examinations must be performed periodically to ensure that they are not infected with the gland, noting that if there is a defect in the thyroid gland, periodic follow-up is recommended. Talk to the doctor, and take the treatment on time regularly, to avoid increased coldness of the body and extremities as well.

Dr. Rehab Maidan explained that the thyroid gland is responsible for energy, so the lack of its hormone reduces blood circulation, and thus the patient feels extreme coldness in the hands and feet, accompanied by swelling and a change in the color of the extremities. In addition, psychological stress causes coldness in the extremities, and all of these are health conditions that are affected by… Weather fluctuations and the onset of winter.

The endocrinology consultant stressed that with the onset of winter, diabetics are advised to pay attention to taking their medications on time regularly, drink plenty of drinks and warm liquids, and avoid going out during weather fluctuations and rain.