COVID-19 AND DIABETES

 Are people with diabetes more likely to get COVID-19?

•  People with diabetes do not have a greater chance of getting the virus. However they are more likely to get complications - if they get the disease .
• Your risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 is likely to be lower if your diabetes is well-managed.
•  The more health conditions someone has (for example, diabetes plus heart disease), the greater the risk of getting  serious complications .

Is COVID-19 different from the seasonal flu?
 COVID-19 is proving to be a more serious illness than seasonal flu in everyone, including people with diabetes.
People with diabetes should get a flu shot this year, although it’s important to understand the flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19.
 Precautions
 General Measures

• Frequent hand washing
• Use of face mask
• Keeping safe distance (6 feet)
• Avoid social gatherings, markets, eating out in closed spaces. 

 
EXERCISE:

• Remember Exercise is the best immunity booster.
• Social distancing does not mean you cannot exercise, walk or cycle .
• Only Gyms needs to be avoided .

 
Diet

• Diet should be Healthy & Nutritious
• Increased intake of immunity boosters like Cinnamon, Clove, Kalonji, Broccoli
• Handful of Nuts daily
• Use of Vitamin C and Zinc supplement
• Soups, Green Tea. 

If you get Covid:

• Make sure you have adequate supply of glucostrips and your diabetes drugs (Oral/ Insulin),
• More frequent Blood sugar checking