Diabetes is a chronic condition that mainly affects the glucose levels in your body. It is one of the most common illnesses in the Philippines—with an estimated 5 million Filipinos affected by this debilitating disease in 2018 alone. Although COVID-19 is a novel disease and is continuously being studied, experts have shared that those who suffer from chronic illnesses like heart disease, asthma, and diabetes are part of the vulnerable population.
International Diabetes Foundation (IDF), diabetics with viral infections can be harder to treat due to “fluctuations in blood glucose levels and the presence of diabetes complications,” and would result to a longer recovery.
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WHO and the DOH. As a standard, everyone needs to do these precautions consistently to effectively prevent getting infected with COVID-19 or other transmissible diseases.
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