Unfortunately, more than 34 million people are suffering from diabetes while 88 million people are at the prediabetes stage. This can be due to any of the following reasons including genetic predisposition, diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors.

 

Sadly, 30% of this population cannot manage diabetes effectively, and around the world have shown that patients with diabetes tend to have worse outcomes from viral infections. COVID-19 has driven that point home. Patients with diabetes are more likely to require Ventilator and oxygen support if affected by COVID. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), if your diabetes control is poor, it might increase the risk of getting infected and having more serious complications.

If you are suffering from increased thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, or unexplained weight loss you can book an appointment with a Diabetologist through Instacare.


1. Take your medicines on time as directed by your physician.

If you are a diabetic patient take the medication on time which helps you manage the condition. If you are not sure when you take the medicine consult with your doctor because it is important to notice how the medicine works it depends upon when you take the medicine. If you not taking the medicine then there is a chance that you face the issue of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.

 

2. Stay active while you are at home

During a coronavirus pandemic, it is difficult to find the motivation of exercise. If you want to stay active at home do exercise because it is the most powerful tool for staying mentally or physically active. 

Through exercise, you control your depression, stress, and anxiety and it also controls your chronic conditions like blood pressure and diabetes.

 

3. Eat properly and stay hydrated

Eating healthy is important for diabetic patients during covid pedantic. If you are diabetic then you should have to eat regularly, healthy meals which will help you keep the energy up and boost your immunity to feeling better. Also, stay hydrated helps you to feel better physically. Hydration will help flush out the toxins from the body and lower the chances of flu.

 

If you have symptoms like fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Diarrhea, you may have Covid. Therefore, consult with the best General Physician in Lahore or you can call on the helpline number Instacare.

 

4. Mind your immunity

During covide-19 your immunity has to be strong because a strong immune system has reduced the risk of chronic illness or infectious diseases so eat meat, seafood, eggs, beans, nuts, and seeds they contain proteins and it helps your immune system work most effectively and follow the SOP for prevention for Covid-19. Use a mask,   Maintain distance, clean hands, and cover your face during sneezes and coughs.

 

5. Consider and value your mental health.

The covid-19 pandemic affects the lives of everyone facing the problem of stress which affects mental health. Public health actions, such as social distancing, are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. Following ways can be followed by the diabetic patients to stay safe from Covid:

 

  • Eat healthily
  • Get plenty of sleep
  • Exercise regularly
  • Take medicine at the time
  • Get vaccine of Covid-19

 

Conclusion

If you want to consult with the best General physician or Diabetologist in Pakistan, book an appointment through Instacare or you can call the helpline number: 0310 0002273 for assistance to find the right professional for your concerns.