Prone to death, diabetics must be aware of the 4 symptoms of this corona virus infection

Source: Kompas.com | Editor: Adi Wikanto

KONTAN.CO.ID – Jakarta. The presence of comorbids or comorbidities such as diabetes makes the corona virus infection even more dangerous. In fact, many diabetics infected with the corona virus have died. Beware of symptoms of corona virus infection in diabetics to reduce the risk of death from Covid-19.

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. 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.

Also read: How to restore lung capacity after recovering from Covid-19

Due to this unfavorable condition, diabetes patients are likely to experience several other symptoms of Covid-19 infection. Well, to find out more, here are four symptoms of corona virus infection that diabetics should watch out for, as reported by the Times of India.

1. Pneumonia or inflammation of the lungs

First, the symptoms of a corona virus infection that diabetics must watch out for are 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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