Title: Bee Stings, Burns, Bug Bites and Diabetes - Diabetes Self-Management
Headings: Bee Stings, Burns, Bug Bites and Diabetes
Bee Stings, Burns, Bug Bites and Diabetes
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How to prevent bee stings
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How to prevent mosquito bites
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Sunburns: What to do
How to prevent sunburns
Fungal infections and diabetes
Fungal infections: What to do
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Content: Sometimes the venom can lead to non-allergic symptoms, such as nausea, dizziness, faintness and seizures. Luckily, for most people, the swelling and pain from a bee sting will disappear in a few hours after being stung. A bee sting in and of itself may not directly affect blood glucose levels, but the reaction to the sting may. It’s possible to develop an infection from a sting, which, in turn can lead to high glucose levels. Interestingly, bee venom is being studied as a way to lower blood sugars and possibly prevent complications in people with diabetes. Bee stings: What to do
If you get stung by a bee, try to remove the stinger by scraping over it with your fingernail as soon as possible (wasps, yellow jackets and hornets do not leave a stinger). Wash the site with soap and water and place a cool pack on the site to reduce swelling. Pain can be treated with ibuprofen or acetaminophen. The American Academy of Dermatology Association recommends going to the emergency room if swelling spreads to other parts of the body or if you develop trouble breathing, dizziness, nausea or hives.