With the coronavirus still posing substantial risks to certain populations, individuals world-wide are constantly worrying about whether they're "at-risk." At-risk populations are those with certain predisposing conditions that make them more vulnerable to contracting the virus. These conditions are almost always health-related, including survivors of cancer, heart disease, smoking, and more. Type I and II diabetes are no exception.
Does diabetes increase your risk of contracting the virus?
In short, no. Or, at least scientists are not exactly sure whether a diabetes diagnosis makes affected individuals more susceptible to COVID-19 than other populations. What they do know is that people who are battling diabetes may have a worse experience if the virus is contracted than those who are diabetes-free.
If you have diabetes, you may be subject to serious complications if the virus is contracted. Older populations are at much greater risk, too. It doesn't matter if you have type I or type II diabetes; you need to be extra careful regardless. Some of the steps you can take to increase your odds of safety include:
Wear a mask whenever you are in close contact with individuals you don't know. If possible, even wear a mask around those you know — just in case.
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