COVID and Diabetes

Posted: 2020-07-29

Diabetes Canada has a FAQ page(opens in new tab) that answers important questions about COVID-19 and diabetes, including:

• How does COVID-19 affect those living with diabetes?
• How can I prevent infection?
• What do I do if I have diabetes and I think I may be infected with COVID-19?
• Which vaccine is safe for people living with diabetes?
• Should I stop taking certain blood pressure medications because I’ve heard that these drugs may affect my risk of COVID-19 infection?
• How can I prepare in the event I become infected and have diabetes?