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KOMPAS.com – Diabetes is a comorbid or comorbid disease that can worsen Covid-19 infection.
What’s more, the second wave of Covid-19, which is highly contagious, puts people with diabetes at high risk of disease severity, as well as death.
Poor blood glucose levels interfere with insulin production in the body and suppress immune cells.
Diabetes can also make it difficult for the body to utilize nutrients, have poor blood flow, and may even have a long recovery period.
Like Covid-19, diabetes can make it harder to fight viral load, but it can also invite other diseases.
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According to doctors, diabetes patients generally have problems with their blood vessels so they are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular problems, decreased breathing, and chronic lung disease.
Due to this unfavorable condition, diabetic patients are likely to experience several other symptoms.
Well, to find out more, here are four symptoms of Covid-19 that diabetes patients should watch out for, as reported by the Times of India.
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1. Covid-19 skin and nail rash
In the second wave of coronavirus, more unusual symptoms can appear such as skin rashes, inflammation and allergy symptoms.
In addition, the appearance of horizontal lines on the nails of the hands and feet (Covid-19 nails), itching, and red spots are signs of infection experienced by diabetes patients.
People suffering from diabetes are also more prone to skin manifestations and slower healing of wounds.
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High blood sugar levels make it difficult for wounds to heal and increase the chance of inflammation, swelling, red spots, blisters, all of which can co-occur with a coronavirus infection.
Therefore, diabetes patients must be very diligent in maintaining the health of their skin and be aware of the early signs of this corona virus.
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2. Pneumonia or pneumonia
Pneumonia can be a risk factor and a serious threat for Covid-19 patients, especially for people who are battling diabetes, either type 1 or type 2.
With high levels of inflammation and uncontrolled blood sugar markers, respiratory health can be severely compromised and produce adverse results.
High blood sugar levels also make it easier for the virus to develop in the body and spread further damage.
High-level lung involvement, as was evident during the second wave of infection can also increase the risk.
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3. Decrease oxygen saturation
A decrease in oxygen saturation levels could be one of the biggest complications that Covid-19 patients may face.
Several studies have shown that patients with inflammatory conditions such as diabetes that suppress immune function can experience a lack of oxygen.
Additionally, they are more likely to develop related symptoms, including shortness of breath, chest pain, and problems in the lungs.
Hypoxia or a condition in which oxygen levels drop rapidly without seeing other symptoms is also usually seen more frequently in Covid-19 patients who have diabetes.
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4.Black fungus infection (Mucormycosis)
The sudden escalating threat in the form of black fungus infection adds to the concerns of Covid-19 patients in India.
Mysterious fungal infections that cause characteristic facial deformities such as swelling, headaches, and irritation are currently the most troublesome for Covid-19 patients who have diabetes or are on steroid therapy.
According to doctors, inflammatory conditions such as diabetes suppress immune system function and increase the risk of developing infections.
The high blood sugar levels also make the perfect setting for the fungus to multiply.
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