News · 27 May 2026
Keep diabetes medicines cool in heat
High temperatures can compromise the effectiveness of your diabetes medications, potentially altering how your body reacts to them. UK medicine regulators have issued a reminder that elevated temperatures can alter how drugs function and cause their active substances to degrade. Most medicines must be kept below 25°C; heat can additionally raise your risk of experiencing dizziness or dehydration.
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