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. 2021 May 18;14:2217–2228. doi: 10.2147/DMSO.S293688

Table 7.

Precautions to Prevent COVID-19 in People with Diabetes

General Precautions for COVID Prevention:

  • Hand hygiene

  • Respiratory hygiene

  • Social and physical distancing

  • Avoid non-essential travels

Specific Precautions for Diabetic Patients During COVID Pandemic:

  • Frequent BG monitoring

  • Good glycemic control

  • Stabilize cardiac & renal status (control BP and lipid, stop smoking)

  • Proper nutrition

  • Regular exercise

  • Vaccinate if not taken previously* (e.g., influenza, pneumococcus)

Note: *Patients with diabetes should be vaccinated against COVID-19 complying with national policies.