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Covid-19 and Type 1 Diabetes

Covid-19 and Type 1 Diabetes

People living with Type 1 Diabetes(T1D) are NOT more susceptible to contracting COVID-19 but the virus could make it harder to manage blood glucose levels and therefore create a risk for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). 
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Diabetes management when people living with Type 1 Diabetes are sick

Diabetes management when people living with Type 1 Diabetes are sick

Those with diabetes can get sick once in a while, just like anyone else. However, because the effects of illness on the body can raise or lower blood glucose levels, a few extra steps are needed to keep blood glucose levels under control.
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