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How Will The Change To Daylight Savings Time Effect Diabetics?
I borrowed the following from Roche Diabetes (make the Accu-Chek meters) - they have explained it rather well:
Our bodies are finely-tuned machines. In the morning when it is time to wake up, our body knows to release cortisol, a hormone that is released in response to stress.
Back in the day it was vital for helping us escape from a chase with a tiger, but today it helps us get out of bed.
That release of cortisol triggers an increase of glucose (sugar) production by the liver. Again… read more
Thank you Graham for another great explanation. I never adjust my night time timing and I sometimes wonder if I should. Though as you say it will work out in a couple weeks. Thank you again. Of course I also think we should pick a time and stick with it🤣😊
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