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People with diabetes are more prone to infectious illness and have a harder time recovering than people who do not have diabetes. Find out what you need to know about COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, including how you can protect yourself, ways to eat healthfully during the pandemic, how to reduce coronavirus-related stress, new COVID research findings, breaking news and on the condition, and more.
One Vaccine Dose May Protect People Who Had COVID-19
People who have recovered from the viral infection may only need one dose of the approved two-dose regimen for the most common vaccines, according to a new study… Read More “One Vaccine Dose May Protect People Who Had COVID-19”
Decline in Exercise Linked to Signs of Depression During Pandemic
New research finds that a drop in exercise since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic was strongly linked to an increase in depression risk in younger adults… Read More “Decline in Exercise Linked to Signs of Depression During Pandemic”
High Blood Glucose Predicts Severe COVID-19 Better Than Diabetes
While diabetes is considered a risk factor for severe COVID-19, having high blood glucose was actually a more significant factor in a new study… Read More “High Blood Glucose Predicts Severe COVID-19 Better Than Diabetes”
High Risk for COVID-19 Complications Seen in Children With Poorly Controlled Type 1
New research shows that compared with children whose type 1 diabetes is well controlled, those with poor control have about ten times the rate of complications and death if they develop COVID-19… Read More “High Risk for COVID-19 Complications Seen in Children With Poorly Controlled Type 1”
Half of COVID-19 Patients Experience Depression Months Later
The long-term mental health impact of the viral infection may be more damaging than was previously suspected, according to a new study… Read More “Half of COVID-19 Patients Experience Depression Months Later”
COVID-19 Vaccine Reactions in Women Explained
In a recent podcast episode, a professor explains why women react to COVID-19 vaccines, and the viral infection itself, differently from men… Read More “COVID-19 Vaccine Reactions in Women Explained”
COVID-19 Increases Risk of Death With Diabetic Ketoacidosis
People hospitalized for diabetic ketoacidosis were much more likely to die if they tested positive for COVID-19 in a recent study… Read More “COVID-19 Increases Risk of Death With Diabetic Ketoacidosis”
Many Americans Have Delayed or Skipped Medical Care Due to Pandemic
More than one-third of Americans, including many with serious health conditions, have gone without recommended care during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study… Read More “Many Americans Have Delayed or Skipped Medical Care Due to Pandemic”
Many Rural Americans Live in Pharmacy ‘Desert’ With Limited Vaccine Access
The push to give people access to COVID-19 vaccines is complicated by the fact that in many areas of rural America, there are few if any pharmacies… Read More “Many Rural Americans Live in Pharmacy ‘Desert’ With Limited Vaccine Access”
U.S. Vaccine Supply Timeline Gets Accelerated
The U.S. supply of COVID-19 vaccines is currently on track to be enough for every adult in the country by the end of May… Read More “U.S. Vaccine Supply Timeline Gets Accelerated”
