A study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health discusses how extreme heat driven by climate change can worsen the health of people with diabetes. Experts have found that hot days and intense dust storms can lead to increased hospitalizations for people with diabetes. High temperatures can cause heat stress, worsen glucose control, and increase the risk of complications like foot ulcers and blood sugar fluctuations. Fine dust particles can also cause vascular damage and inflammation, further complicating the condition of people with diabetes. The experts recommend implementing warning systems to alert vulnerable patients during extreme heat or dust events, as well as expanding the use of telemedicine during these weather events.
