There is news of an increase in cases of infection globally due to coronavirus. Recent media reports show that cases of infection are increasing rapidly in America, and there is a fear of another wave of Corona here. Given the increasing risks, wearing masks has again been made mandatory in hospitals in many states.
Studies so far show that although mild symptoms are seen in most people due to the JN.1 variant, people who have comorbidities may have a higher risk of serious diseases in case of infection.
Health experts say that in diabetic patients, whose blood sugar is often elevated if corona infection occurs, the risk of being admitted to hospital-ICU and developing serious diseases is seen to be higher. If you also suffer from diabetes then special protection is needed from Corona. Let us know how much patients can reduce the risk of infection.
Risk of Covid-19 in diabetic patients
Researchers say, if diabetic patients get corona infection, the risk of the disease taking a severe form and the need for ICU-ventilator support may increase. Nearly a third of patients who required hospitalization due to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic, most of them had diabetes.
In conversation with Amar Ujala, endocrinologist Dr. Altamash Shaikh explains that people whose blood sugar often remains elevated may have an increased risk of getting infected and developing more serious complications. Increased sugar level weakens the body's immunity, due to which these patients are at higher risk of serious diseases. Some measures may help keep you safe.
It is important to keep sugar under control
To prevent corona and the health problems caused by it, you must keep making continuous efforts to keep your sugar level under control. If you are taking diabetes medicines and insulin, there should not be any gap in it. To reduce the risk of corona, it is very important to keep taking measures to increase the immunity of the body. For this, keep paying special attention to daily routine and diet.
Diabetic condition weakens immunity with time, hence it is very important to take measures to strengthen it.
Stay physically active
Keeping the body active, walking and regular exercise is important to manage diabetes. These measures to keep your weight under control can also help control your blood sugar. The habit of exercise can also reduce the risk of increasing cholesterol and blood pressure, the risk of which has been seen in diabetic patients. To protect yourself from Corona, you must keep walking most of the day.
It is very important to pay attention to nutrition
Along with keeping diabetes under control, a nutritious diet is considered to play a special role in protecting against the risks of corona. You need the right amount of nutrients to keep blood sugar levels under control. Include non-starchy vegetables like broccoli, tomatoes, and green beans, fruits like berries and apples, and whole grains in your diet. A nutritious diet not only keeps your sugar under control but also helps in protecting you from the risks of corona by increasing immunity.
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