In this thread I will mention precautions to be taken by #Diabetes patients in today’s scanario with #COVIDー19 #coronavirus #India #Mumbai (Ref IDF) @drmohanv @DrAmbrishMithal @AskDrShashank @docanoopmisra @Unnikri @DrDeepakKrishn1 @serioustaurean @DNeurosx @viswas_mr (1)
Recommendations for general public are doubly important for patients with #Diabetes & those living in their close contact 1.Wash hands thouroughly and regularly 2.Avoid touching face before washing and drying hands #COVIDー19 #coronavirus (2)
Clean and disinfect any objects & surfaces touched frequently (door handles, mobile phones, tv remotes). Don’t share towels, food, glasses. (3)
When u cough or sneeze, cover your mouth
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Try to avoid contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness - fever
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Pointers specific for #Diabetes patients 1.Prepare in case you get ill 2.Have relevant contacts in hand in case u need them 3. Pay extra attention to glucose control. Monitor glucose regularly- helps avoid complications related to low and high glucose levels #COVIDー19 (6)
4.Stay in touch with your Doctor - most Doctors are conducting online tele or video consultations. So you can review your latest results with Dr and take appropriate advice and dose adjustments of diabetes and other medicines #Diabetes #teleconsultation #Onlineconsultations (7)
If you have flu
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Make sure to have a good supple of diabetes medicines and other requirements (glucometer strips, insulin needles, syringes etc) Think what u would need of you have to quarantine yourself for few weeks #Diabetes #Type2Diabetes (9)
Have access to enough food and healthy snacks. Make sure to be able to manage high and low glucose levels #Diabetes #Hypoglycemia #COVIDー19 (10)
Keep a regular schedule, avoid overworking, have a regular exercise, walking
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Always remember to put on masks
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