Recommendations for a COVID-19 vaccination in diabetes patients

Recommendations for a COVID-19 vaccination in diabetes patients

 

1. Why should people with diabetes get vaccinated?

If people with diabetes have their poorly controlled sugar levels, there is more chance to have a severity of the infection than the normal one. The vaccine can prevent infection, reduce the severity and death rate from COVID-19 by more than 90 percent.

 

2. Patients receiving antiplatelet drugs or anticoagulants

They can be vaccinated by pressing at the injection site firmly for at least 2 minutes and informing the staff before receiving the vaccine. *Those who take warfarin, which is an anticoagulant drug, should consult with a doctor to measure the level of blood clotting properly before vaccination.

 

3. COVID-19 vaccine and blood sugar levels

After vaccination, there may increase blood sugar levels. The fingertip glucose measurement should be investigated regularly within 48 hours after injection. If there is high sugar level, you should inject medicines to reduce it to normal level or take a medication followed by a physician advise.

 

4. Self-care after vaccination

Other approaches to prevent and reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection in patients with diabetes

 

• Regularly check your fingertip sugar level and take medicine to control your blood sugar level to normal.
• drink enough clean water.
• Rest and take care of your body and relax your mind for your good health.