Know 10 points why diabetes patients are more susceptible to Corona virus!

News Bharati    31-Mar-2020
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New Delhi, March 31: In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, there are reports suggesting that particular medical conditions can take a toll on your body and complicate health risks. Diabetes is one of them. 463 million people are suffering from diabetes globally according to data reported in 2019. Coronavirus can cause more severe symptoms and complications in people with diabetes making the diabetic people at a higher risk for developing the infection. Here are 10 points you need to know-
 
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1) When suffering from diabetes, the body's ability to produce insulin is impaired or it completely stops. However, it not only affects the blood glucose levels but the insulin production levels go for a spin which can have lasting complications, especially on the immunity.
 
2) Everyone with diabetes, including those with type 1, type 2 and gestational, are at risk of developing a severe illness if they get coronavirus, but the way it affects you can vary from person to person.
 
3) It makes difficult for the body to gain nutrients and the natural defenses meant to protect the body against several infections and promote healing. This takes a little longer than usual for people with diabetes to recover as well. All this leads to having a weakened immune system.
 
4) People with diabetes are more likely to develop infections and chronic risks than those without diabetes. Studies have now also shown that even elevated blood levels can make people prone to experience risky outcomes, infections, longer hospitalization and prolonged recovery time.
 
5) When a patient has diabetes, being ill (infected with the virus) can make his/her blood sugar go all over the place. The body tries to fight the illness by releasing stored glucose (sugar) into your bloodstream to give you energy but your body can’t produce insulin to cope with this, so the blood sugars rise.
 
6) The immune system is already compromised, which makes it easier for viruses to thrive in the body amidst high blood glucose levels. Plus, with bad inflammation levels, it can also compromise your diabetes diagnosis.
 
7) Your body is working overtime to fight the illness, making it harder to manage your diabetes. This means you’re more at risk of having serious blood sugar highs and lows, as well as longer-term problems with your eyes, feet and other areas of your body.
 
8) For diabetic people, it is crucial for them to stay at home, practice proper hygiene and maintain social distance and avoid mass gatherings and crowded places. It is also important you do not miss out on any of your medicines or prescriptions and stock up on medicines for up to a month.
 
9) People with diabetes should always pay attention to any changes in their bodies that could signal an infection. They need to look out for minor and major symptoms and ask their respective doctors for any help. It is more important to control sugar levels.
 
10) If diabetic people are infected with coronavirus, the presence of glucose in the body deteriorates during the illness. They need to consult doctor for medical care. On the other hand, they need to make sure they are hydrated, monitor blood glucose, monitor your temperature, if you are on insulin, also monitor your ketone bodies as it can improve their diabetes decompensation.