Higher ambient temperature is associated with worsening of HbA1c levels in a Saudi population

CONCLUSION: Overall, rise in ambient temperature is associated with worsening HbA1c, which could be harmful to the health of Saudis suffering from diabetes. Possible reasons for the increase in HbA1c could include reduced physical activity, reduced sunlight exposure, and dehydration during hot weather. More research on the relationship between climate change and public health in Saudi Arabia is needed.PMID:34527131 | PMC:PMC8414425
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology - Category: Pathology Authors: Source Type: research