Understanding winter and diabetes relationship
Winter brings a magical charm that offers us cozy nights and a chilled pleasant weather experience, But for those who are managing and looking to reverse it, winter presents them with a unique health challenge to face. Usually, cold weather impacts blood sugar levels, insulin sensitivity, and overall well-being. The combination of reduced physical activities, increased intake of snacking, and illnesses related to winter make the challenges even tougher for diabetic patients.
Fluctuations in blood sugar levels in winter are common. The cold affects circulation, which makes it tougher for the insulin to enter your bloodstream and function normally. This is especially challenging for people who are pre-diabetic and suffering from type-2 diabetes. Hence, Acting swiftly by recognizing the early signs and taking timely actions can stabilize your sugar levels.
Tips for early detection of diabetes in winter.
Winter might worsen the symptoms or make them more noticeable. Look for these signs and stay cautious.
- Fatigue and Dizziness: Low sunlight exposure leads to lethargy and fatigue affecting your metabolism and insulin sensitivity.
- Sudden weight loss: Unexplained weight changes indicate body sugar imbalances.
- Excessive thirst and urination: Cold weather leads to dehydration and excessive thirst and excess water intake leads to high fluctuations in blood sugar levels.
- Delayed healing of wounds: Slow healing of wounds happens because of poor circulation
- Tingling and Numbness in extremities: A sign of nerve damage due to fluctuating sugar levels
Treatment for long-term blood sugar level stability
Long-term diabetes management needs more than just focusing on symptoms. It needs a holistic approach to diet, exercise, and lifestyle. Here are some practical winter-friendly strategies:
Stay active: Physical activities like yoga improve your metabolism, enhance insulin sensitivity, promote active blood circulation, reduce stress, and ensure to maintenance of a well-balanced mental health. Breathing exercises and guided meditation help you to stay calm even under the most stressful situations.
Maintaining a balanced diet: Winter increases cravings for carb-heavy foods, which can spike blood sugar levels. Instead, go for seasonal vegetables and greens that are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and other essential nutrients to maintain good overall health. Drink herbal tea for refreshments and choose nuts and seeds to consume healthy fats.
Regulate your sleep cycle: We humans always tend to take our sleep cycle for granted. We compromise on our sleep easily in the name of work, fun, or entertainment. A good sleep of 7-8 hours can work wonders with the process of reversing diabetes.
Manage stress and immunity: Winter is a flu season, making diabetics more prone to infections. Take these precautionary actions to stay away from air-borne and water-borne diseases in this weather. Take immune-boosting herbs like amla, turmeric, and giloy.
Consult an Ayurveda doctor for diabetes.
We at Shree Varma preach Ayurveda which provides natural, and effective ways to reverse your condition naturally without any side effects. An Ayurveda doctor for diabetes will help you with personalized treatments like pizhichil, panchakarma, balancing the three doshas, and yoga practices. Contact us to know more.