Shropshire Community Adult Diabetes Structured Education

17/08/2026

Many people notice their blood glucose behaves differently during hot weather.

There are a few reasons why:
💧 Dehydration can make blood glucose readings appear higher because glucose becomes more concentrated in the bloodstream.

🏃‍♂️ Summer often means more walking, gardening, holidays and outdoor activity. Increased activity can improve insulin sensitivity and help lower glucose levels.

💉 If you use insulin, hot weather may increase insulin absorption, meaning insulin can work faster than usual and potentially increase the risk of hypos.

🌡️ Heat can also affect diabetes equipment. Insulin that becomes too warm may lose effectiveness, leading to unexpectedly higher readings.

Top tips for managing your blood glucose in warmer weather:
✅ Stay well hydrated
✅ Check glucose levels more frequently during heatwaves
✅ Be prepared for extra activity
✅ Keep insulin and diabetes supplies cool
✅ Plan ahead when travelling

The weather might change, but understanding the reasons behind your glucose patterns can help you stay one step ahead.

17/08/2026

17/08/2026

Ever eaten exactly the same meal but had completely different glucose results?

You're not imagining it.

Blood glucose is influenced by much more than food alone.

Things like sleep, stress, illness, temperature, activity levels and insulin timing can all affect your numbers.

Instead of focusing on one unexpected reading, look for patterns over time.

That's where the real learning happens.

17/08/2026

17/07/2026

Using GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro or Ozempic?

Protein matters more than ever!

During weight loss, it’s normal to lose BOTH fat and muscle. That’s why prioritising protein & resistance exercise is so important.

Good protein-rich options include:
🍗 Chicken
🐟 Fish
🥚 Eggs
🫘 Beans
🌱 Tofu

Focus on nourishing your body for healthy weight loss!

17/07/2026

10/07/2026

Low Carb Vanilla Ice Cream 🍦

Looking for a refreshing low carb dessert? This simple homemade vanilla ice cream is creamy, delicious and contains just 3g of carbohydrate per serving.

Serves: 6
Prep time: 20 minutes
Freezing time: Overnight

Ingredients
4 egg yolks
4 tbsp zero or low-calorie sweetener (such as erythritol, Truvia®, stevia or xylitol)
500ml double cream
1 tsp vanilla essence

Method
1. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks and sweetener together until the mixture is pale and creamy.
2. In a separate bowl, whip the double cream until soft peaks form.
3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the egg yolk mixture until fully combined.
4. Transfer to a freezer-safe container with a tight-fitting lid and freeze overnight.

Top Tips
Using erythritol? Dissolve it in a small amount of boiling water before adding it to the mixture to help prevent a grainy texture.
For a softer, scoopable ice cream straight from the freezer, stir in a few teaspoons of food-grade glycerine before freezing.

Nutrition (per serving)
Energy: 328 kcal
Carbohydrate: 3g
Fibre: 0g
Fat: 34g
Saturated fat: 21g

Looking for more healthy recipes?
Did you know we have a great selection of free recipes available on our website for X-PERT programme participants?

Recipes are organised by dietary approach, making it easy to find meals and snacks that suit your lifestyle:

🥗 Low Carb
🥣 Low Fat
🫒 Mediterranean
🥤 Very Low Energy

Simply log in to the Participant Forum on our website to browse, save and enjoy a wide range of recipes to support your health journey: www.xperthealth.org.uk/participant-forum