Can a diabetic use a steam room?

Answer 1

Yes, but you need to be careful if you are taking any medication. Many Diabetes medications are either heat sensitive or can interfere with your body's cooling mechanisms.

Using a steam room, sauna or other heat bath can be beneficial for diabetes sufferers. The Japanese have studied the affects and found that using a gentle heat bath ended up reducing the weight and fasting glucose levels of the study group.

Answer 2

My mother has diabetes and she goes to the sauna every week.