As temperatures soar past 30°C, people living with diabetes and healthcare experts have been reminding people living with diabetes of the risks associated with the hot weather.
Diabetes is a condition that affects approximately five million UK residents and disrupts the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar or glucose levels.
Uncontrolled, high blood sugar levels can lead to severe immediate and long-term complications. Experts from charity Diabetes UK and people living with the condition have been sharing tips on staying safe in the heat.