COVID-19 remains a global health emergency, with over 750 million confirmed cases and 7 million deaths caused by the virus. People living with diabetes can be more vulnerable to the severe effects of COVID-19.
A weakened immune system and a virus that thrives in high blood glucose environments are two reasons for this vulnerability. Studies have shown that poor blood glucose in people living with diabetes affected by COVID-19 can result in:
COVID-19 spreads through air droplets and can survive for several hours to a few days in various conditions. The virus transmits through close contact with an infected person or contaminated surfaces, followed by touching the mouth or nose.
COVID-19 vaccination is widely available and can considerably reduce the risk of catching the virus. IDF advises people living with diabetes to get vaccinated.
The Diabetes Care Society (DCS) was established as a voluntary association in April 1988 with the purpose of encouraging the progress and development of the study of diabetes and ultimately preventing suffering among the people of India.