"Keys To Staying Healthy This Summer" - Hallie Levine
Summer is a welcome reprieve from the dark days of winter, but sweltering temperatures, damaging UV rays, and days at the beach can make it harder for you to manage your diabetes. “You can still have fun, be active, and do all the things you want to do – you just have to plan a bit more carefully,” said Nirali Shah, MBBS, assistant professor of medicine, endocrinology, diabetes and bone disease at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Sun protection is especially important for people with diabetes because sunburn can trigger inflammation throughout your body, raising blood glucose levels. “Sunburn is a form of physical stress on your skin, and any stress releases hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which can drive up blood sugar levels,” explained Dr. Shah. She suggests hopping into a cool bath or shower, then using a moisturizer of cream that has aloe vera to help soothe the skin.
- Nirali Shah, MBBS, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai