Blood control during coronavirus infection is very important, high blood sugars can result in worsening of coronavirus infection and other bacterial and fungal infections as well

This is applicable whether you have diabetes or not

If you are not on steroids, you can get a fasting and PP or random Blood sugar check.

Fasting blood sugar should be between 70 to 110 mg/dL.

2 hours after meal blood sugar should be between 90 to 150 mg/dL.

Some people are on steroids which are very essential part of treatment for some patients

You should buy a glucometer and start checking your blood sugars regularly.

Fasting sugar should be between 70 to 130 mg/dl.

2 hours after meal blood sugar should be between 100 to 160 mg/dL.

If blood sugars are high, please consult your physician and start medication immediately and continue to monitor blood sugars.

If sugars are not controlled with tablets after one or two days or if they are higher than 200 mg/dL despite being on tablets, please talk to your doctor about starting insulin.

Short term use of insulin while on steroids will not make your body dependent on insulin

The common insulin that is used for high blood sugars during steroid use is as follows

Lantus insulin to be used at bedtime
Humalog or novorapid or actarapid to be used before 10 minutes before each meal.

The dose of insulin will be decided by your doctor

Please avoid any juices or sugary foods.

Please reduce the amount of Roti and rice.

Please eat only three meals a day plus one snack at maximum.

Controlling blood sugars during coronavirus infection is very very important to help the body recover from the infection and to prevent any other infections please monitor your blood sugars very carefully and consult your doctor if the sugars are high