Comments on: What Every Diabetic Should Know About Hot Tubs http://bloggingdiabetes.com/2009/09/what-every-diabetic-should-know-about-hot-tubs/ A Blog About Real Living with Diabetes Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:50:14 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Michael http://bloggingdiabetes.com/2009/09/what-every-diabetic-should-know-about-hot-tubs/comment-page-1/#comment-459 Michael Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:45:10 +0000 http://bloggingdiabetes.com/2009/09/what-every-diabetic-should-know-about-hot-tubs/#comment-459 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. 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 http://bloggingdiabetes.com/2009/09/what-every-diabetic-should-know-about-hot-tubs/comment-page-1/#comment-458 Bethany Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:11:02 +0000 http://bloggingdiabetes.com/2009/09/what-every-diabetic-should-know-about-hot-tubs/#comment-458 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! 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 http://bloggingdiabetes.com/2009/09/what-every-diabetic-should-know-about-hot-tubs/comment-page-1/#comment-448 Cherise Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:01:40 +0000 http://bloggingdiabetes.com/2009/09/what-every-diabetic-should-know-about-hot-tubs/#comment-448 Tony- I heard hot tubs are bad for D's because of hypo's and not good for insulin. Tony-

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

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