Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention

• People with diabetes who are infected with the coronavirus are more likely to develop severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and complications.
  • They should be especially diligent to reduce risk of exposure, including hand washing, practicing social distancing, and staying home as much as possible.
• Managing diabetes can be more challenging during this time.
  • Blood sugars: activity restriction, changes in eating patterns, and illness can all affect blood sugars. Patients should monitor more closely and call their health care team if they are having problems.
  • Medications: patients should ensure they have sufficient medications and call their health care team if they need refills.
• To reduce the risk of coronavirus exposure, avoid going to the clinic unless necessary. Patients who develop mild symptoms should monitor their blood sugars, stay well hydrated, and call their health care team with concerns.
• For severe symptoms, seek medical care right away.

The Managing Diabetes through the COVID-19 Crisis recorded session will be available on the Division of Diabetes website on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

COVID-19 Updates on the IHS Website

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