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Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Can Help You Beat the Summer Heat and Avoid Dehydration and Heat Exhaustion. There's a lot to love about summer—warm weather, long days and all that outdoor time with loved ones. Unfortunately, the season also poses risks, especially if you have diabetes. All that sun, heat and humidity can cause dehydration and heat exhaustion. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include dizziness excessive sweating muscle cramps headache rapid heartbeat nausea If left untreated, heat exhaustion can escalate into heatstroke , a potentially life-threatening condition that requires a doctor's attention. If you have diabetes, good nutrition can help keep you safe from heat-related ailments . In addition to seeking shade instead of direct sun and avoiding strenuous physical activity during the hottest hours of the day, keep yourself safe by drinking sugar- and caffeine-free fluids throughout the day and stock up on fresh produce. The season's delici