Helpful tips to make your time in the bathroom a little better.
Everyone uses the bathroom and for the most part, pretty much the same way too. There are a few things about this space, such as taking a bath, that may go differently for diabetics. Improve your daily life and health by keeping to this bathroom advice.
#1 Hot Water In the Bath
Who doesn’t love taking a relaxing hot bath when feeling tired or stressed out? Those with diabetic neuropathy can soak in the tub to help ease some of their symptoms. But, you should be careful of the water temperature. You may not realize that the water is too hot for comfort and burned yourself. Always run warm water for your bath or shower, instead of hot. Also, test the water temperature with a thermometer every time.
#2 Medications and the Bathroom
Most people keep their medications in the bathroom cabinet, but this isn’t a good spot for your diabetes meds. Bathrooms are exposed to high temperatures and moisture. Both of which can hinder the effectiveness of diabetes medications. Consider keeping your medications in a clean, dry, darkened space. Diabetes testing supplies should also be kept at room temperature. Insulin should always be stored in the refrigerator to keep it cool.
#3 Black Mold in the Toilet?
There are plenty of online anecdotal accounts from diabetics who noticed a sudden development or increase in the growth of black mold within their toilet bowls. These unwanted fungi are present in microscopic amounts everywhere. However, they prefer to grow in warm, moist environments that provide plenty of food.
The hypothesis is that the excess glucose and ketones that diabetics excrete through their urine serve as a food source for the mold. While there isn’t any scientific confirmation of this connection, you may want to check your blood sugars or ketones to make sure they are within normal ranges.
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Peripheral Neuropathy and Diabetes. URL Link. Accessed October 31st, 2017.
Does Diabetes Cause Toilet Mold? URL Link. Accessed October 31st, 2017.
Safe Ways to Store Your Diabetes Supplies & Medications. URL Link. Accessed October 31st, 2017.
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