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People with diabetes are more prone to infectious illness and have a harder time recovering than people who do not have diabetes. Find out what you need to know about COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, including how you can protect yourself, ways to eat healthfully during the pandemic, how to reduce coronavirus-related stress, new COVID research findings, breaking news and on the condition, and more.
Age, Medication Use Predict Severe COVID-19 in Diabetes
Researchers have found that blood glucose control isn’t the only major risk for severe COVID-19 in people with diabetes… Read More “Age, Medication Use Predict Severe COVID-19 in Diabetes”
COVID-19 Study Shows Importance of Continued Mask Wearing, Distancing
Even though mask requirements have been lifted for many activities across the country, a new study shows that masks and physical distancing can still play a big role in stopping the spread of COVID-19… Read More “COVID-19 Study Shows Importance of Continued Mask Wearing, Distancing”
Mild COVID-19 Not Linked to Greater Heart Risk
A reassuring new study finds that people who recover from mild COVID-19 don’t appear to have any lingering heart problems… Read More “Mild COVID-19 Not Linked to Greater Heart Risk”
COVID-19 Reinfections Usually Less Severe, But Can Be Deadly
A recent study shows that while most people who develop COVID-19 a second time experience fewer dangerous complications, there is still an associated risk of death… Read More “COVID-19 Reinfections Usually Less Severe, But Can Be Deadly”
COVID-19 Greatly Increases Diabetes Risk
A new study shows that people who recover from COVID-19 are much more likely to receive a diabetes diagnosis in the next six months… Read More “COVID-19 Greatly Increases Diabetes Risk”
Perspectives on the Pandemic: T1D and Family
When I wanted to know how other T1D women with children were feeling about isolating with their families, all I had to do was ask… Read More “Perspectives on the Pandemic: T1D and Family”
Mostly Good Outcomes for Children With Type 1 Who Got COVID-19
Most children with type 1 diabetes who developed COVID-19 didn’t need to be hospitalized, and those who needed hospitalization fared well overall… Read More “Mostly Good Outcomes for Children With Type 1 Who Got COVID-19”
COVID-19 Linked to Greater Illness, Death After Recovery
Even people who aren’t hospitalized for COVID-19 are more likely to have serious health problems in the next six months, according to a new study… Read More “COVID-19 Linked to Greater Illness, Death After Recovery”
Mental Health a Motivation, Barrier to Exercise During Pandemic
A new study shows the complicated role mental health has played in people’s exercise habits during the COVID-19 pandemic… Read More “Mental Health a Motivation, Barrier to Exercise During Pandemic”
Lack of Physical Activity Linked to Severe COVID-19
Being consistently inactive raised the risk for poor outcomes related to COVID-19, including hospitalization and death, in a recent study… Read More “Lack of Physical Activity Linked to Severe COVID-19”
