Are people with diabetes more likely to get COVID-19? This is quoted directly from the diabetes.org website: There is not enough data to show whether people with diabetes are more likely to get COVID-19 than the general population. The problem people with diabetes face is primarily a problem of worse outcomes, not greater chance of […]
Blood Sugar Control Is A Key Factor In COVID-19
Evidence That Blood Sugar Control Is A Key Factor In Immunity. Glucose control may be key for protection against COVID-19, especially for diabetes patients, since viruses tend to high jack cellular machinery to increase glycolysis. Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) not only promoted viral shedding and pathogenicity, but impairs immunity by disrupting function of white blood […]
Weight As A COVID-19 Risk Factor
A recent article talks about obesity as a significant risk factor for covid 19 complications. There have been several articles and expert opinions voicing that a central problem associated with higher risk factors for covid19 complications is that of metabolic syndrome. The article finds that age of 75 or older, inflammatory markers (c-reactive protein and […]
Nutrition Factors To Consider for Immune Function
Key Nutritional Factors For The Immune System, Diet and Supplementation. Keeping blood sugar down is critically important (as you can see in many other articles on this blog). High insulin levels will cause changes in your immune system that can drive problems including inflammation. Avoid spiking blood sugar. This means eliminating sugar (especially added sugars […]
Some Medications May Increase Risk Of Serious Problems and Death In Corona Virus
WARNING! Certain Medications May Increase Risk Of Serious Problems and Death In Corona Virus Infections <Research> This article calls into question certain medications as significantly increasing the risk of a severe problem or death with the corona virus. It specifically mentions some diabetes medications, high blood pressure medications, and NSAIDs including ibuprofen. According to the […]
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