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Permalink Reply by Lostt on July 26, 2012 at 1:47pm

Probably the heat! We been in low 90s with 100 % humidity and that murder with no AC! Swamp weather! Mines spiked a bit especially in the morning fasting result, .1 to .4 easily! Makes it more of a challenge forme when I go running in that sticky muggy weather! :)

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Permalink Reply by Pastelpainter on July 26, 2012 at 2:05pm

I have a problem with keeping my bgs down when it is hot. Lostt, do be careful when running in that weather, it is really not wise when you can dehydrate so very quickly. Make sure to run at something like 5am in the cool of the day.

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Permalink Reply by christy on July 26, 2012 at 3:18pm

I am definatly more insulin sensitive in the summer and more resistant in the winter with the cooler weater.

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Permalink Reply by Lostt on July 26, 2012 at 5:34pm

Can't at 5 am! Too many muggers, druggies, and cops who might think I'm a bad dude or worth something or giving out free drugs!

I have a bunch of water fountains that I'm married too! Water water water! :)

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Permalink Reply by Lisa on July 26, 2012 at 5:52pm

This may sound silly to you but have you had your vitamin d levels checked? I was having increasing insulin needs, found out I was very low on vitamin d, got my levels straightened out and its like I'm honeymooning now.. rarely needing insulin (was only bolusing for meals) and I had been taking it for a year and a half.

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Permalink Reply by catlover on July 26, 2012 at 5:59pm

When I am out in the heat too long this summer, my BG goes up into the 200's. I try not to stay in the hot temps. too long. I do drink a lot of water. We have had a very hot summer ( I live in the east), fortunately my AC has been running fine. I think my beta cells are already very dead after 13 years as a D.

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Permalink Reply by Shawnmarie on July 26, 2012 at 10:38pm

Thanks for the input everyone. Glad to know I'm not the only one. After seeing so many posts about heat increasing insulin sensitivity, I was kind of anticipating that would happen for me. It was a bit disappointing that the opposite seems to be the case. Interesting point about vitamin D. My levels were okay at diagnosis, but it's been ten months, so maybe it's time to take another look.

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Permalink Reply by Molly on July 26, 2012 at 10:57pm

I have found that when I get overheated my BG spikes super easy. I've looked at my patterns of food, insulin, exercise, and timing of all variables extensively and have come to the conclusion that high temps equal high BG for me. I need to be really careful with staying hydrated and I try to avoid caffeine and I can see an improvement in my numbers. I was thinking age and hormones also play a role.

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