bg’s and hot tubs
Another pumpers list recently had some stuff about the effect of hot
tubs on bg’s, and several reported on seeing bg’s drop when using a hot
tub, very much like the effect of exercise. somehow this does not make
much sense to me; does anyone on this list have any experience with
this? I have not noticed any effect from the hot tub I use; typically
for 20 minutes or so at 104 degrees F.
David
January 18th, 2004 at 6:15 am
I have heard the same thing on a news report during the middle of September.
They do not know how but they say the action of the hot tub mimics the
effect of exercise on the body. They say you need to use it at least 3 times
per week.
January 18th, 2004 at 5:59 pm
I saw that and they were referring mainly to Type 2’s.
Jan
January 18th, 2004 at 9:03 pm
David -
I find that when I take a hot bath, if there is any recent bolus in my
system, the bolus will very rapidly be absorbed and cause my bg to drop
sharply. The heat of the water increases the blood circulation just like
exercise. I also find that after a bath, my bg’s can behave quite
erratically for several hours. For that reason I prefer showers.
John
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January 19th, 2004 at 5:13 am
David
Yes I have experience lows after being in hot tubs. I was told never to get
in one without ready sugar near by. I don’t own a hot tub and so I am not
in one frequently, but when I am my BG drops.
Gail
January 19th, 2004 at 5:55 pm
OK, so why the difference, if any? I would expect T1 and T2 to behave
similarly if it is really true, but there is no scientific evidence for this;
only anecdotal.
jan hughey wrote:
January 20th, 2004 at 2:03 am
Makes sense to me!
David
John Neale wrote:
January 20th, 2004 at 4:55 pm
ok gang:
physiology—when our bodies are exposed to temperatures greater than our
core temperature…average is 98.6*…what happens to our circulatory
system…heart rate increases…technically we’re supposed to sweat to cool
us down…instead we achieve extreme vasodilation…..increase circulating
blood volume because it speeds up, hence faster absorption of insulin and our
bg drops! Hypertensives are at risk as well because of stress on the
cardiovascular system at extreme temperatures.
those of us who are prone to infections or who have peripheral neuropathy-
with decreased sensation must be careful…risk of pulmonary embolus,
etc…so common sense should prevail….warm enough for a baby’s bottom is a
good rule of thumb…have to be careful of scalding because we don’t feel
true temperature…so warm tub instead of hot tub sounds like a safer
idea…very good for the constitution…Joan:))))))))