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THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER 15
June 2019
Tualatin Valley Fire Rescue
By CHRISTINA LENT
Beat the heat when
enjoying outdoor
adventures with fathers
Planning on taking advantage of
warmer temperatures with the
fathers in your lives? We’ve got
some tips to beat the heat and keep
outings fun.
■ Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
firefighter paramedics remind
individuals of all ages to limit their
exposure to the sun and heat and
take steps to prevent heat-related
illnesses. Those who live with
diabetes are especially encouraged
to take precautions when heading
outdoors.
■ Complications can result from
sunburns. People with sunburns
tend to dehydrate. Avoiding
dehydration is an important part of
maintaining blood sugar levels.
■ TVF&R encourages you to limit
sun exposure, avoid getting
sunburns, and wear shoes when
walking on hot pavement to
eliminate the chance of getting
burns on your feet.
■ Drinking plenty of water and
cool fluids and avoiding alcohol will
also help to prevent dehydration.
Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to
drink. Drink sports beverages to
help replace salt and minerals lost
due to sweating. For diabetics,
alcohol can cause blood glucose
levels to drop soon after drinking
and continue to remain low hours
later.
■ Heat also adds stress to the
body while people carry out their
daily activities and exercise.
Working out earlier in the day and
shortening that workout to
compensate for the heat will limit
that stress. You might consider
going for a hike or walk in the
morning and finding a shady spot to
enjoy a picnic.
■ With more people enjoying the
outdoors, TVF&R encourages those
living with diabetes and their loved
ones to know how to recognize a
medical emergency, what to do
when one occurs and take steps to
prevent one from happening.
■ It’s important to check your
blood sugar more frequently and
monitor your levels for drops and
spikes. You should communicate
any concerns with your doctor and
follow recommendations on
managing glucose levels.
■ Many diabetic medications need
refrigeration and may be affected if
exposed to extreme heat. Don’t leave
medications out because they can
become less effective.
■ It is also a good idea to make
sure glucose meters work properly
in the summer heat.
■ To reduce the risk of blood
sugar emergencies and prevent
dangerous highs and lows, know
your blood glucose goal range and
be aware of warning signs. These
signs can vary for each person with
diabetes.
■ According to the American
Diabetes Association, signs of low
blood sugar can include shaking,
sweating, dizziness, blurred vision,
headache, rapid heartbeat,
irritability, drowsiness and hunger.
Signs of high blood glucose may
include increased thirst and
urination, blurred vision, dry skin
and drowsiness.
■ TVF&R is concerned that at-risk
individuals may become a victim of a
heat-related illness. Warning signs
of heat exhaustion include heavy
sweating, paleness, muscle cramps,
weakness, dizziness, headache and
fainting. Signs of a heat stroke may
include high body temperature, red,
hot, dry skin (no sweating), rapid
pulse, headache, dizziness, nausea,
confusion or unconsciousness. If you
see these signs, seek medical
attention and attempt to cool the
person with a cool bath or shower,
or find a shady or air-conditioned
location.
■ Heat-related illness is
cumulative. Take short breaks in an
air-conditioned building such as a
library, community center,
shopping mall, movie theater, etc.
For more health safety tips, visit
www.tvfr.com. ■
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