Disease patientsdiabetes and Heart disease If stuckCOVID-19 are often at risk of exacerbating symptoms, although there is currently no informationDiabetesandHeart diseaseHave a chance of contracting the virusCOVID-19More than the average person But for sick peoplediabetesThat can not control the blood sugar level in the normal range Together with having a common disease Including patients with heart disease if infectedCOVID-19 is potentially life threatening, so such groups of patients should be careful and avoid risks. To protect
diabetes VS COVID-19
Dr. Rattanaphan Smittarak, MD, endocrinologist, Diabetes, Thyroid and Endocrine Center at Bangkok Hospital, said that people who areDiabetesCurrently, there is no information that it can become infected with COVID-19. Easier than the average person But the things that diabetics should be very careful with if they are infected with COVID-19 are:
- Diabetics who have poor sugar control They are more likely to have side effects from COVID-19 infection due to higher sugar levels than normal. Resulting in a decrease in the body’s immune system The body does not fight the virus well. Viruses are easier to grow and spread.
- Diabetics with joint disease If infected with COVID-19 Are likely to have more severe symptoms Or have additional side effects
- Inflammatory reaction from a viral infection This will worsen the control of diabetes and the body will react against the virus and cause inflammation. This will result in a higher blood sugar level. Affect the immune system
There is information that people with diabetes if they are infected with COVID-19. The mortality rate is high and is 2-3 times more likely to die in the general population. This causes even more caution to treat diabetics if COVID-19 is infected. There are procedures in common with COVID-19 patients, but the complexity of those with diabetes is Need to control blood sugar levels, along with Some pills may be limited. Or must be used with caution Medication modifications or insulin may be used to aid treatment. In patients with very high sugar levels
Caution of diabetics During the COVID-19 epidemic
Due to diabetes patients It is considered a chronic disease. Good control of diabetes is essential. How to control diabetes is Taking medication for diabetes control should not be missed if you cannot go to the hospital as prescribed by your doctor. Self-testing of glucose levels is important. It is important to take care ofhealthKeep the body healthy ExerciseSuitable for strong immunity In diabetics Blood vessels are often less healthy. If you have diabetes along with other underlying diseases Should be extra careful
Heart disease vs COVID-19
Chat Thanong Yodwut, Cardiologist Bangkok Heart Hospital said that the virus was Continues to spread continuously And there is a chance of harm to various systems in the body, especially in heart disease patients who have an increased risk of dying if infected with COVID-19.
People with heart disease are not at risk of contracting COVID-19. Easier than the average person But the point is If infected, it is dangerous and symptoms are more severe with any type of heart disease if infected. The body will have a response such as high fever, substances from different cells. The immune system comes out to fight the virus Until the organs in the body become more inflamed People with heart disease, the heart muscle already have abnormal compression. If you have a serious infection May worsen the work of the heart muscle rapidly, the heart muscle weakness. Possible heart failure
The COVID-19 When entering the lungs This will cause the patient’s respiratory system to have problems with normal oxygen exchange in the body. The hypoxia in the blood means that the heart has to work harder. To try to get the blood to feed the different parts Of the body the same, so in people with heart disease If infected with a virus, the symptoms will be severe. The body’s work system is malfunctioning. Other system problems may follow or may require more supportive devices, such as access to the ICU, ventilator use. And the duration of hospitalization was longer than in general patients. Stimulant usePressure Which this situation may result in various systems In the body worsens and the mortality rate is high.
The symptoms of heart disease patients If infected with COVID-19 Initially not different from common people who are infected with viruses such as fever, cough, gasp, nose, can not smell, tongue, taste, but if a patient with heart disease Having traveled to vulnerable areas Or have a history of exposure to high-risk patients Or have more symptoms of panting Increased difficulty breathing Should be examined again that Is a symptom of heart disease Or caused by infection
Caution of heart patients During the COVID-19 epidemic
For safety Far from COVID-19 Should follow the advice of a doctor.
- Wash your hands with soap and clean water or wash your hands with an alcohol gel.
- Wear a mask properly to control the spread of disease.
- Avoid touching your face with your hands, not rubbing your eyes, nostrils and touching your mouth to reduce the chance of infecting your body due to the COVID-19 virus. It can be spread through patient aerosol or from epidemic areas. Everyone should exercise caution in all contact with personal hygiene. Especially in the elderly over 60 years and have underlying diseases.
In addition, if there is a history of contact or close contact with a suspected patient within 14 days and then has a fever, cough, tiredness, you should see a doctor for early screening and determining the cause. Will help prevent complications that may arise Importantly, if you have existing coronary artery disease or have a medical condition at risk of coronary artery stenosis, the medication should be taken as directed by your doctor, including Annual influenza vaccination And Pneumococcal Vaccine
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