![]() ![]() The CDC indicates that pregnant people with COVID-19 might be at increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm birth, compared with pregnant people without COVID-19. There is not much data available specific to COVID-19 and prediabetes, but concerning risks factors still include obesity and other chronic medical conditions - particularly lung, heart or kidney issues. Pay attention to maintaining healthy blood sugars, see your doctor from home using telemedicine, rather than going into your doctor’s office, focus on healthy meal choices and work some physical activity into your daily routine. ![]() If you have type 2 diabetes, this is an excellent opportunity to work on goals that will not only reduce your risk of COVID-19 severity but will improve your diabetes, weight status and overall health. People with type 2 diabetes may be at higher risk of more severe illness from COVID-19 than those without the disease. Those at greatest risk are people with consistently elevated blood-sugar levels and those with other medical conditions such as obesity or lung, heart or kidney diseases. There are studies showing that adults with type 1 diabetes who are diagnosed with COVID-19 are at an increased risk of severe COVID-19 illness. How dangerous is COVID-19 for people with diabetes? If I have type 1 diabetes, am I at greater risk of severe symptoms, complications or even death if I get COVID-19? But what about COVID-19? If you get COVID-19, will your diabetes make your treatment more difficult? Will the vaccine impact your insulin or medications? If you have diabetes, you’ve probably made several changes to your lifestyle to improve your blood sugar levels and stay healthy. Please note that content is accurate as of the update date. ![]() Updated January 14, 2022, to reflect how children ages 5 and up can get the vaccine. ![]()
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