A huge racial gap was seen in cases of this serious complication when people with type 1 diabetes developed COVID-19 …
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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.
People Without Symptoms May Account for Over Half of COVID-19 Spread
PublishedAccording to a new study, it’s likely that the COVID-19 virus is spread mostly before people develop symptoms, or in people who never develop them… Read More “People Without Symptoms May Account for Over Half of COVID-19 Spread”
New COVID Strain: What to Know
PublishedA new, potentially more contagious strain of the virus that causes COVID-19 has been identified so far in five U.S. states… Read More “New COVID Strain: What to Know”
Diabetic Eye Disease Linked to Worse Outcomes in COVID-19
PublishedA recent study looked at one group of people with diabetes in particular: those who experience a complication called diabetic retinopathy (eye disease)… Read More “Diabetic Eye Disease Linked to Worse Outcomes in COVID-19”
COVID-19 Threatens Access to Care for Millions With Diabetes
PublishedA new survey from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) shows an unprecedented crisis in diabetes care due to the pandemic… Read More “COVID-19 Threatens Access to Care for Millions With Diabetes”
Glucose Control in Hospital Tied to COVID-19 Outcomes
UpdatedGood blood glucose control was linked to better outcomes for COVID-19 patients in a new study… Read More “Glucose Control in Hospital Tied to COVID-19 Outcomes”
Exercising During the COVID-19 Pandemic
PublishedOne of the diabetes self-care behaviors that has likely taken a “hit” this year is physical activity. Get tips for exercising safely during the COVID-19 pandemic… Read More “Exercising During the COVID-19 Pandemic”
Lesser-Known Effects of COVID-19
PublishedThere are some lesser-known effects of COVID-19, including symptoms, costs and emotional impacts. What are they? And what can you do about them? Read on… Read More “Lesser-Known Effects of COVID-19”
Strengthening Your Immune System for a Healthy Winter
PublishedIt’s important to give your immune system the support it needs to keep you and healthy over the winter. Read on to learn how… Read More “Strengthening Your Immune System for a Healthy Winter”
Diabetes Patients and a COVID Vaccine
PublishedA new study indicates that a COVID-19 vaccine, when it’s available, will work just as well in diabetes patients as in those without diabetes… Read More “Diabetes Patients and a COVID Vaccine”
Statins Tied to Lower COVID-19 Death Risk in People With Diabetes
PublishedThese popular cholesterol-lowering drugs appear to have a beneficial side effect in people hospitalized with the viral infection… Read More “Statins Tied to Lower COVID-19 Death Risk in People With Diabetes”
