People with diabetes have a life-line during this pandemic and can fight off coronavirus if their diabetes is well controlled and they manage their blood sugar levels, says Diabetes Management Resource Centre (DMRC). “A lot has been said about this subject and there’s certainly some panic among people living with Diabetes Mellitus. SEE ALSO: 2,510 health workers to monitor home careAccording to DMRC, high blood sugar levels and a persistent state of inflammation are the main factors that make it difficult for people with diabetes to recover from Covid-19 and other illnesses. “This happens because with prolonged periods of hyperglycemia (high levels of sugar in the blood), the white blood cells that produce immunoglobulin get damaged by the excess glucose and fail to multiply adequately to make the immune elements. DMRC is leveraging on virtual health experts to guide patients on the best ways to manage or prevent other nutrition-related chronic diseases like obesity and cardiovascular diseases.

Source: Standard Digital July 28, 2020 06:11 UTC