Hyderabad, May 2 -- By Dr Md Fawad Ali

As almost the entire country is reeling under a heatwave and red alerts being issued for various places through out India, it is important for people with diabetes to take some precautionary measures to prevent heat stroke and other complications.

People with diabetes are generally immunocompromised and can fall prey to any viral borne and communicable diseases. They are also more prone to develop complications in extreme heat and cold.

Summer can bring extra challenges for people with diabetes, research suggests that the hot weather can lead to health issues for people with diabetes, making you more sensitive to high temperatures and humidity. Diabetic patients tend to get dehydrated more quickly...