{"id":5249,"date":"2021-04-19T19:39:34","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T19:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=5249"},"modified":"2024-01-30T13:36:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T08:06:24","slug":"covid-19-2nd-wave-protocols-for-people-with-chronic-conditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/covid-19-2nd-wave-protocols-for-people-with-chronic-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 2nd Wave Protocols\u00a0for People With Chronic Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/covid-19-2nd-wave-protocols-for-people-with-chronic-conditions\/#Covid-19_2nd_Wave_Protocols_to_Keep_You_Safe\" title=\"Covid-19 2nd Wave Protocols to Keep You Safe\">Covid-19 2nd Wave Protocols to Keep You Safe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"gs\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div id=\":p3\" class=\"ii gt\">\n<div id=\":p2\" class=\"a3s aiL \">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"c10\"><span class=\"c0\">The COVID-19 second wave has hit India like a big storm. Even with the lockdown in place it will take a while before things come under control. Most hospitals and medical help centers have hit their capacity. At this point, following all Covid-19 2nd wave protocols , proactively supporting each other and being patient is our only way out.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c10\"><span class=\"c6\">Here are diabetes specific precautions by\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c5\">Dr. Mudit Sabharwal &#8211; Head of Medical Affairs at BeatO and Consultant Diabetologist<\/span><span class=\"c0\">. Please go through them and spread them around. Having the right information is utmost important. It reduces panic and enables more people to be helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F5249\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c10\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/OAqX77jN2Nm6CmNP9erBp0pNzERyBvi8J6IhSYokr7eveKpHVRWAq2fRe2Zw36OgBaCINdu2dZ_XNOj5iE5CNQtVcDJc_A2BrSnb-YnWDIt2qwVn5azKpSSoWTzigJPqzix5-_F1\" alt=\"covid-19 2nd wave protocols\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h.duxxitnphzp7\" class=\"c11\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Covid-19_2nd_Wave_Protocols_to_Keep_You_Safe\"><\/span><span class=\"c3\">Covid-19 2nd Wave Protocols to Keep You Safe<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"c4 lst-kix_1a1u32hh0a8b-0 start\">\n<li class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c0\">Regularly wash your hands thoroughly or sanitize using an alcohol based sanitizer. Wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing is crucial in order to protect yourself and others around you.<\/span><\/span>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c0\">If you show flu-like symptoms like fever, difficulty in breathing or cough\/phlegm, it is important to consult a doctor.<\/span><\/span>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c0\">Pay extra attention to your glucose control. Regular monitoring of blood glucose can help avoid complications caused by high or low blood glucose.<\/span><\/span>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c0\">Blood glucose levels may rise during any infection and the same increases your need for fluids, so make sure you are well hydrated all the time.<\/span><\/span>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c0\">Make sure you have a good supply of the diabetes medications. Keep everything you need handy in case you have to quarantine yourself.<\/span><\/span>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c0\">Try not to fast and make sure you are eating well.<\/span><\/span>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c0\">Keep access to sweet candy\/sweet juice. In case your sugar drops suddenly you should be able to correct the situation.<\/span><\/span>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c0\">If you live alone, make sure someone you can rely on knows you have diabetes as you may require assistance if you get ill.<\/span><\/span>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c0\">Have a good night&#8217;s sleep, keep a regular schedule and avoid excessive work-load.<\/span><\/span>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c0\">Vitamin B12 supplements reduce oxidative stress in diabetes, but should be taken as per medical advice. Similarly taking Vitamin C once a day and vitamin D 60000 units once a month may be helpful in prevention.<\/span><\/span>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c0\">Get vaccination against COVID-19 if you qualify for the same and there\u2019s no contraindication.<\/span><\/span>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">If you have received the first dose of vaccine and got infected by COVID-19 before getting the second one, your 2nd dose should be delayed by 4 weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c9\"><span class=\"c0\">Follow all the instructions given by your doctor and your health coach if you want to avoid diabetes-related complications during Covid-19. Consume a healthy diet and also follow a regular workout regime. Also, do not forget to monitor your sugar levels on a regular basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c9\"><span class=\"c6 c12\"><a class=\"c15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id%3Dcom.healtharx.beato%26referrer%3Dutm_source%253Dadmob%2526utm_medium%253DWebsiteBlog_Covid19Protocols_February%2526anid%253Dadmob&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1644841455876160&amp;usg=AOvVaw2eAWz-rU4MMyaJ1q9_suSA\">Keep monitoring your sugar levels with BeatO.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gs\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div id=\":p3\" class=\"ii gt\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":9699,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5249","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5249"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5249"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5249\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19424,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5249\/revisions\/19424"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9699"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5249"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5249"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5249"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}