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The cold has increased and the pollution is also more. This double attack is spoiling the health. Pollution affects all people. Does increase in pollution affect diabetic patients also? What things should these patients keep in mind? Let us know about this from experts. According to doctors, small polluted particles present in the air like PM2.5 particles enter the lungs through breath and they also harm diabetes patients.
Dr. Ajay Kumar in MCD, Delhi show that Diabetes If there is excessive exposure to pollution in the patients, then they can also be harmed by it. Pollution particles cause inflammation in the body. Due to this, there is a risk of the insulin working getting disturbed. Hormone balance may deteriorate due to pollution. Especially it can increase cortisol. Due to this, there is a risk of the sugar level suddenly becoming high. Although this does not happen with every diabetes patient, exposure to pollution can still increase the risk. Some patients are at higher risk.
Which diabetes patients are most at risk?
Whose sugar is not under control for a long time
Diabetes patients above 60 years of age
people who take insulin
Those who also have heart or kidney disease
How can diabetic patients avoid pollution?
Do not go outside in the morning
Be sure to wear a mask when going out
take your medicines on time
Check sugar level daily
What to do if sugar level increases
If the sugar level is increasing then increase the dosage yourself. Consult a doctor. Take medicines only as per the doctor’s advice. Also take care of your diet and do not eat too much sweet or fast food. You do not have to go outside and do walk exercise, but you can do walk and light exercise inside the house. Also keep in mind that none of your medicines are missed.