RK Medical Practice

☀️ Hot weather can affect blood glucose levels, hydration, and even how your medication works.

If you're living with diabetes, taking a few extra precautions during a heatwave can help you stay safe and well. From keeping medications cool to staying hydrated and monitoring your blood sugar more regularly, small steps can make a big difference.

What are your top tips for managing diabetes in hot weather?
Let us know in the comments 👇

☀️KNOW THE SIGNS OF HEAT STROKE! ☀️

In a heatwave, it’s worth knowing the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if someone becomes unwell.

Help reduce the risk by staying hydrated, avoiding the sun between 11am and 3pm, wearing loose, light-coloured clothing, and taking it easy in the heat.

Check in on anyone who may be more vulnerable, including babies, young children, older people and those with long-term health conditions.

Save this post so you know what to look out for.

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Please accept apologies, we are having problems with the phone system - hopefully we will get this up and running ASAP
RK Medical Practice

We are having problems with the alarm system in the building and have been told by fire that we cannot stay in until this is up and running. Please call NHS111 if you need assistance or call 999 for an emergency - we will keep you advised if the situation.
Thank you for your understanding
RK Medical

Update:
We are now back in and up and running.