TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – According to data from the International Diabetes Federation in 2020, the number of people with diabetes continues to increase in various countries in the world, including in Indonesia. The prevalence of diabetes in Indonesia still reaches 6.2 percent with 10,681,400 cases. In fact, according to the latest research conducted by the COVID-19 response team in Indonesia, the mortality rate in diabetic patients infected with COVID-19 is 8.3 times higher than in people who do not have diabetes.
The pandemic conditions with various activity restrictions made collective diabetes management activities that were usually centered in hospitals experienced obstacles. In addition, the condition of diabetes at home makes it more difficult for them to control blood sugar and maintain a diet. Fluctuations in blood sugar levels can cause the body’s immunity to become weak and susceptible to viruses. Therefore, it is very important to prevent the risk of Covid complications in diabetes and reduce the mortality rate.
Chairman of PERKENI, Ketut Suastika, explained that death due to diabetes is the number 3 cause of death in the world, so diabetes requires attention from all elements of society. “Diabetes is not a light disease, but a deadly disease or a catastrophic disease.” said Prof. Ketut in a press statement for Diabetasol, Friday, November 12, 2021.
According to Prof. Ketut’s condition in the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic requires people with diabetes to require optimal health services to control blood sugar they. “Moreover, we are currently still in a pandemic. COVID-19 itself is a disease that more often affects diabetic patients, so they are required and prioritized to get a vaccine because it can prevent infection due to exposure to COVID-19 and prevent the disease from getting worse,” continued Prof. Ketut.
In line with Prof. Ketut, Chairman of PB PERSADIA Sony Wibisono, also emphasized that people with diabetes are very susceptible to infection virus. ”This vulnerability can be prevented by maintaining health protocols in a disciplined manner and maintaining health conditions. Therefore, people with diabetes have the right to receive support, not only from themselves, but also from educators, families, doctors, and other elements,” said dr. Sony.
In addition, dr. Sony also emphasizes the importance of proper diabetes management to prevent complications. “The 3J diet, namely the number of calories consumed each day, the eating schedule, and the type of food consumed need to be continuously considered by people with diabetes. Not only that, people with diabetes must also exercise for 30 minutes a day, take medication and injection therapy, and receive adequate counseling,” continued dr. Sony.
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