Diabetes and Corona

Diabetes, one of the most prevalent chronic disease in India. According to a recent survey brought to the fore that sugar levels of diabetic persons were found to be increased by 20% during nationwide lock down. Lock down not only has deleterious effects on metabolic control of the diabetes but also   reduced opportunities for exercise & disruption of the regular medical care. Even after lock down was lifted, many people remained confined within their home. So how this has effected? 1.       Lockdown has turned many into home bakers leading to increased intake of sweets which is one of the most contributing factor for rise of blood sugar levels 2.       Lockdown has also curbed our physical activity thus leading to a rise in a sedentary lifestyle. 3.       Anxiety & stress has been on the rise during these uncertain times leading to release of stress hormone known as cortisol...

If a problem has no solution, it may not be a problem, but a fact – not to be solved, but to be coped wit h or managed by lifestyle modification like Diabetes But COVID-19 infection is a double challenge for people with diabetes And if you are diabetic, here are some tips to cope up with if infected with covid-19 ·          Pay extra attention to your glucose control ·          Make sure you stock up your medications in advance ·          Be prepared to handle, if your sugar level drops ·          If you live alone, make sure someone you can rely on knows you have diabetes ·          Practice social distancing & hand hygiene at all times ·          If you do show flu like symptoms, seek medical help ·   ...