Time Change and Diabetes!
On March 30, 2025, at 2:00 AM, clocks will be set forward to 3:00 AM resulting in one hour less sleep and requiring some extra attention in diabetes management.
What Should You Pay Attention To?
- Monitoring Blood Sugar Levels
During the transition period, more frequent blood sugar measurements are recommended to detect fluctuations early and make necessary corrections.
- Setting Up Technical Devices
Don't forget to check and update the time on your blood glucose meter, insulin pump, or smart devices if they don’t adjust automatically! Just check the sensor applications, that the time change had been showed.
- Sleep and Well-Being
Losing an hour of sleep can affect your well-being and insulin sensitivity. Try going to bed earlier in the days leading up to the time change to minimize its effects.
- Biorhythm and Insulin Sensitivity
Your body needs time to adapt, so blood sugar levels may fluctuate more in the first few days. Pay attention to changes and keep a record if necessary!
Different Treatments Require Different Adjustments
For Twice-Daily Mixed Insulin Therapy:
This regimen follows a strict schedule, so insulin administration and meal times should be adjusted gradually over four days in 15-minute increments per day. More experienced patients may opt for a faster, two-day adjustment with 30-minute increments.
For Basal Insulin or GLP-1 Agonist-Basal Insulin Combination Therapy:
If using long-acting basal insulin (e.g., Abasaglar, Lantus, Levemir, Tresiba, Toujeo) or a GLP-1 agonist-basal insulin combination, it is advisable to shift insulin administration by 30 minutes on the day of the time change.
For Insulin Pump Users:
Insulin pump users must update the time settings on both their pump and blood glucose meter to ensure they accurately reflect the current time.
The Újszeged Health Center's professional blog provides reliable, expert-reviewed information. However, always consult your doctor or diabetes care specialist about time change adjustments, as individual treatment plans and bodily responses can vary. Some patients may not notice any difference, while others may experience temporary fluctuations in their blood sugar levels.