Diabetes Management in Quarantine
What do Tom Hanks, Randy Jackson, Patti La Belle, and I have in common?
(Hint in blog title)..... You guessed it.....Diabetes! A whopping 422 million people globally have diabetes. Everyone with diabetes, including those with type 1, type 2, and gestational, are at risk of developing a severe illness if they get coronavirus, but the way it affects you can vary from person to person. You are not alone in this situation.
Having a chronic disease like diabetes does not stop you from enjoying good health and wellness. Let's start with that. It's important to know that "uncontrolled diabetes" is considered "high risk" especially in relation to COVID-19 (that pesky pandemic!). You CAN get in control of your diabetes AND lower that risk!
We understand it is hard. As a nurse and someone who has been diagnosed with a type of diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) I understand the day to day challenges of diabetes.
You might feel worried or frustrated. Don't know where to start? Where is there helpful information?
We hear you! This is why we created an at home with diabetes checklist to help you or a loved one "get in control" of diabetes even as we "stay at home"?
Learn more about 10 things to check to manage diabetes better in quarantine.
Medication
Emergency Contacts
Know your numbers
Reflect on lifestyle changes
Get back on track with nutrition
Get back on track with activity
Know warning signs of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
Don't forget your feet.
Who can support you?
Stay informed.
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START HERE! When you are ready, get a pen and paper and work through the checklist below to go from hopeless at home to in control of your condition. YOU GOT THIS!
