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COVID-19: Why Diabetics need to be extra careful and how?
April 17, 2020 
by Admin
Ever since the coronavirus outbreak, there has been immense concern that people with pre-existing conditions are much more susceptible to the risks of COVID-19. Diabetes is one of those conditions.
Of course, researchers and doctors are still studying the virus. But, researchers based in Europe and China have confirmed that diabetics are prone to getting the serious complications of the virus. If you are a diabetic, there must be several questions running through your head right now. Nirvana Naturopathy & Resort hopes to resolve some of them and help you prepare yourself for coronavirus.
HOW DIABETES INCREASES VULNERABILITY TO COVID-19?
As you know, there isn’t any vaccine for coronavirus. Even though top virologists around the world are working hard to find a treatment for this virus, there isn’t any at the moment. The only way to survive this pandemic is through social distancing and boosting your immune system. This is where being a diabetic puts you at a greater risk for contracting the complications of coronavirus.
When the blood glucose levels are not kept under control for several years, diabetes turns out to be an immune deficiency condition. Reaching this hyperglycemic stage results in the impairment of the body’s overall immunity through various mechanisms.
The primary reasons why diabetics are at a greater risk:
- Diabetics are more susceptible to COVID-19 as the immune system is dysfunctional thanks to constant hyperglycaemia. This also fails to control the pathogens from spreading to various organs of the body.
- Poorly controlled diabetes means damaged blood vessel, and therefore, the circulatory system. Blood does have a healing effect, but only if it can reach the infection site. But, damaged vessels prevent that from happening.
HOW CAN YOU PREPARE YOURSELF?
The only way to prepare and protect yourself from coronavirus is through the enhancement of your immune system. You need to strengthen your body so that it can fight the virus. Nirvana Naturopathy & Retreat does not claim that the following immune-boosting tactics has the power to cure the virus or will prevent you from contracting the virus, but it will give you a fighting chance.
FIRST, FOLLOW SOCIAL DISTANCING
This will not boost your immunity, but will protect you from contracting the virus. The virus spreads quite easily, from infected people sneezing and coughing, through infected surfaces and so on. So maintaining self-quarantine is the first and foremost thing that you should do. Leave your house only when it is absolutely necessary. But, if you do step out, make sure to wear a mask, use hand sanitizers and keep distance from people on the road.
SECOND, A BALANCED DIET FILLED WITH IMMUNE-BOOSTING FOOD ITEMS
The best way strengthen you immune system is from the inside. Here are a few food items that you should include in your diet to make you strong.
- Blueberries – the goodness of antoxidants and plays an important role in common cold and improving the respiratory tract immune system
- Turmeric – for its anti-inflammatory effects
- Dark chocolate – to protect your body from toxins
- Broccoli – a good source of vitamin C and boosts the immune system
- Garlic – helps in preventing cold
- Almonds – a good source of vitamin E, magnesium and manganese. A small handful is going to greatly help your immune system.
- Oranges – a great source of vitamin C and can help you reduce the duration of common cold
THIRD, PRACTICE YOGA
Diabetics need to maintain their health during the lockdown. You cannot become a couch potato and laze all day. Or give an excuse that the gym is closed. You need to practice yoga for at least 30 minutes regularly to take care of your health. This will help you in maintaining your ideal sugar levels. You can also do a bit of stretching.
If you have diabetes, your risk is higher, but that is not a cause for panic. You simply need to be extra cautious. Keep checking your blood sugar levels and follow the above-mentioned tips. For more information, contact Nirvana Naturopathy & Retreat.
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