10 Things Every Diabetic Should Know About COVID-19
Is COVID-19 different if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes?
There are many differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, from their causes to medication and lifestyle changes.
It’s important that you keep following trusted public health information sources such as the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as they keep updating recommendations and findings related to COVID-19.
Right now, the CDC says that those with type 1 diabetes have a higher risk for severe complications from COVID-19; the same warning applies to women with gestational diabetes (a temporary type of diabetes which appears during 5% of pregnancies).
CDC officials also report that those with type 2 diabetes and people with underlying conditions such as heart disease or blood circulation problems can experience complications.
As a general conclusion, you should protect yourself regardless if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It’s equally important to manage your condition properly because any case of diabetes can lead to life-threatening health problems when it’s left untreated.
