Diabetes Self-Management

8 WAYS TO MANAGE DIABETES IN COLD WEATHER

Cold weather can throw off your diabetes management. Here are eight ways winter can present a challenge and what you can do to maintain your blood sugar control.

1 Be aware that cold environments can raise your A1C

A1C levels (a measure of average glucose over the previous two to three months) often increase in.

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