AKURAT.CO Corona virus, known as COVID-19, can actually make blood sugar levels in diabetics increase.
A study in India conducted by Beato, which is a digital ecosystem to help with diabetes care and management procedures, mentioned this.
As summarized by Accurate Health from the page of The India Express, it is due to anxiety and pressure arising from lockdwon. Also, lack of health access.
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Increased blood sugar levels even up to 20 percent occurred in 8,200 diabetic patients throughout India who were respondents of the study.
The average blood sugar level before the pandemic occurs or in January to mid-February is 138 mg / dl. Meanwhile, in March to May 2020 the blood glucose levels of diabetics began to increase to 165 mg / dl.
Researchers found the key factors that cause, such as stress, anxiety, disruption in daily running, to quarantine independently at home.
Some regions in India itself experienced large surges, such as the eastern, western and northeastern parts.
In addition, the analysis also found that consumption of rice and carbohydrates increased during the pandemic.
The report underlines that because stress and anxiety are active triggers in increasing blood sugar levels. For this reason, daily management for diabetics is very important in tracking and managing chronic disorders.
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