translated from Spanish: What to do if I have diabetes and covid-19 sufferer

Mexico.- In patients with diabetes the chance of getting coronavirus is the same as anyone else, however, the risk is that in diabetics the complication of the new disease may be greater if you have out of control of glucose. Diabetic patients should have a glucose index between 80 to 130 mg/dL before food. It is important to clarify that the more health conditions they have, such as hypertension, heart disease, respiratory and obesity, the chances of Covid-19 complications increase. 

What to do if I have diabetes and coronavirus sufferer
The Salvador Zubirán National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition (INCMNSZ) states that people with diabetes who have fallen ill with Covid-19 should be vigilant for symptoms of the infection such as: if they have fever, cough, headache, if that is the case they should stay at home. Only if you have shortness of breath should you immediately go to medical attention. It also recommends that glucose levels be measured every 3 to 4 hours during the period of the disease, if the levels are greater than 250 mg/dL, the doctor should be consulted, as viral infections in people with diabetes can cause elevated glucose levels. 

What people who are diabetic about covid-19 disease should do

INCMNSZ recommended oral and/or injectable diabetes control drugs should also be continued, unless otherwise directed by the treating physician. Diabetics should stay hydrated and ingest at least two litres of water a day and should also stop exercising for the duration of the disease.

INCMNSZ also recommended that people with diabetes should have an emergency kit containing enough medicines for 30 days, glucometer with spare batteries, current test strips, lancets, juice, honey or sugar for low glucose correction, up-to-date prescription and doctor and pharmacy contact numbers. In addition to previous care, diabetes sufferers should follow general recommendations to prevent the spread and spread of the virus such as hand washing, surface disinfection, avoiding contact with others, and using head coverings when moving.  You may be interested: COVID-19 is complicated in patients with diabetesInfluenza in Mexico: ends season with 6 thousand 344 casesJoven with Down syndrome and diabetes manages to defeat coroanvirus in CoahuilaTe we recommend our new site soyvida.com where you will find topics of hypertension, diabetes, depression and obesity.  

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