Indian winters are generally not harsh,but the northern regions experience lower temperatures and people with diabetes have to be vary of changes in their blood sugar levels during the winter season. With the arrival of winter, there is an increase in the incidence of cold, and flu among people. In people with diabetes, infections causes high blood sugar levels. In the winter seasons, the blood vessels of the hands and the feet tend to constrict. This leads to lack of (or slower) blood supply to those parts and might lead to a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon. This condition is characterized by abnormally low blood sugar symptoms, and causes numbness in the toes and fingers. How to manage Diabetes in winter • Maintain proper hygiene and prevent infections. • Keep moving around. Maintain your exercise regimen. • Protect your feet by wearing proper diabetic footwear. • Keep your hands warm and dry. • Keep your medication and insulin kit safe and at room temperature. • Test your blood glucose levels periodically. • Maintain your diabetic diet plan.