Managing Diabetes in the time of Covid-19



If a person has fever with cough or trouble breathing and may have been exposed to COVID-19 . People with Diabetes plan ahead of time what to do before they get ill. This includes having adequate stock of medications & supplies for monitoring blood glucose at home, so that they do not need to leave the house if they become ill.

People with diabetes who are infected with the virus may see their glycemic control deteriorate during the illness. They should practice the “Sick day rules” recommended for any stressful situation to improve their diabetes decompensation.

Sick day rules for people with diabetes

⦁ Keep hydrated
⦁ Monitor your blood glucose
⦁ Take your medications as prescribed
⦁ Monitor your temperature
⦁ If you are on insulin, also monitor your ketone bodies



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