The whole world is affected by the epidemic of coronavirus. Millions of people are affected by this virus. Many countries’ governments issued lockdowns to save people. This is a new type of virus, so most of us don’t know how to protect against this virus. Scientists apply many theories to prevent this virus.
Scientists found that those people have less body immunity, he/she gets more affected by Coronavirus. Besides this, those people who have previous disease history or are now presently affected by other diseases, those people are affected more. So, who has previous disease history or are now affected by other disease are needed to be aware more.
About 80 percent of corona infections are mild and can be cured. 15 percent can be severe or severe, where oxygen is needed. And 5 percent of critical, where ventilators may be required, even death due to respiratory failure.
Those who are particularly at risk for Corona infection are diabetics, patients with heart failure, kidney failure patients, asthma, or chronic bronchitis. There are also those whose immunity is low, such as patients receiving chemotherapy.
According to “WHO” diabetes, around the world, about 422 million people have diabetes. And in the USA, about 34.2 million people have diabetes at different ages. So, it is clearly seen that a huge part of the population in the world is affected by diabetes. In this case, a huge number of the population are at risk of Coronavirus.
Why diabetes patients are at risk:
Many elderly people have diabetes. On top of that, a large number of diabetes patients have blood sugar out of control. Diabetes reduces the immunity of patients. The ability to fight any germs is reduced. Again, patients with diabetes have kidney complications and heart disease. so diabetes patients are at high risk of being infected with the coronavirus.
The level of diabetes control (HBA1C) in diabetic patients plays an important role in this regard.
To whom diabetes control is as bad, his risk is higher. HBA1C level of 7% in the blood means uncontrolled diabetes. So in the current situation, it is essential to control blood sugar levels, and being more aware is important for diabetes patients.
To epidemic Coronavirus what diabetes patients should do :
The 1st and mejor, diabetes patients should do are, to keep control of diabetes and keep themselves free from anxiety.
Most important points:
- If diabetes patients find any Coronavirus infection symptoms (For example, fever, cough, shortness of breath, etc.) should be contracted with a doctor as soon as possible.
- The highest effort should be taken to control blood sugar. Talk to the doctor if necessary to start insulin. Insulin is able to control sugars in the fastest time. On an empty stomach, sugar should be reduced to less than 6.1 millimoles and food should be taken in less than 8.1 millimoles after two hours.
- If the symptoms occur, even if Corona is unsure, he or she will have to isolate herself. That means you have to be in quarantine. If the body is not too bad then it is better not to go to the hospital. However, contact with the physician or care center should be continued so that medical care is available quickly if needed.
- At this time, those who are over 60 years old and those with diabetes, stay in quarantine. Should avoid shopping malls, crowded places, or social events. Also followed Corona prevention instructions. Avoid shaking hands or hugging anyone. Should maintain social distance. Must be at least three feet away from anyone to avoid infection.
- No need to go to the park for walks at this time. To control sugar, you should walk in the home corridor or roof and exercise lightly. If you have a treadmill at home then try to walk on it.
Better to follow these points:
- Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, also maintain personal hygiene. If you touch money, newspapers, parcels, etc., you should wash your hands. Clothes should be washed at home rather than ironed in the laundry.
- If anyone was affected with coronavirus at home, first separated the diabetic patients and give proper treatment to the patient.
- It would be better not to eat food brought from outside. Try to cook food at home or eat homemade food.
- Do not panic. think positively and stay at home and read the book.
- Try to eat fresh fruits, and follow a diet chart.
In this epidemic situation, Everyone feels panic. But it makes us mentally weak which is not good. So we should stay at home in this epidemic situation. And look after the sick person, especially diabetes patients. Also, try to follow the 10 points above to keep diabetes patients safe
