Comments on: What Every Diabetic Should Know About Hot Tubs

By: Kirk

Kirk — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:43:04 +0000

I dissagree with a lot of the things people are saying about D’s and hot tubs.. Funny enough, I sell spas for a living. I am also a Diabetic type 1. What I have found is when I sit, I need to eat 15-25 Grams of Carbs just like I would if I were to excersise. This ensures that I will not have a low while sitting in the spa. Also I have found that sitting helps with my circulation and actually burns callories! I keep reading about the tempiture issue and getting burned..By law we cannot have a hot tub that sets above 104 Degrees F. Wether you are diabetic or not hot water is hot water. There is a top panel on spa that tells you the temperature if not there sould be a temperature gauge. I been using spas and saunas for three years now and it has made a improvment on my BG and on sleep, stress, etc….the list goes on and on. I’m not a doctor but I believe it is asinine to say that a spa could harm a diabetic. It’s all about managing your diabetes.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:45:10 +0000

There are Two things that are dangerous to people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The first is a bath tub. I know it sounds funny but, it is true . Just like a hot tub. A bath tub full of hot water can burn. While talking to my doctor after he told me tha6t I had type 1 diabetes, He told me about hot water and taking a bath. Some sites that I have been on suggest to use a thermantor to check the water to make sure it’s not to hot.
A hot tub is no different. Most hot tubs have tempeture read out on them. First check to see if there is one. If they don’t have one ask the hotel clerk or pool side staff for the tempeture.
I have nerve damage in my legs and hands. I have to check the water a the time. And yes I do own a hot tub. My wife and I make sure the water is not above 100 degres. As for my blood sugars. I test it before getting into the hot tub. I have gone low before. So, now I make sure that my blood sugars are okay before getting in.
I hope that this is helpful.

By: Bethany

Bethany — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:11:02 +0000

Every time I’ve gotten in a hot tub my blood sugar has gone dangerously low incredibly quickly. One time, I got out, tested, saw 32, and … then woke up later with a juice carton in my mouth a headache. I think it had something to do with how much energy it took my body to maintain its temperature while in the water for a long time. Anyway, I’m just more careful now, so I still really really enjoy a nice soak!

By: Cherise

Cherise — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:01:40 +0000

Tony-

I heard hot tubs are bad for D’s because of hypo’s and not good for insulin.