Pre-pandemic, diabetes is already the 4th leading cause of death in the country according to Philippine Statistics Authority. With the ongoing global health crisis, however, health experts have further raised the alarm to inform and caution the public that this chronic condition - along with cancer, chronic kidney disease and hypertension - is a major comorbidity of Covid-19.
What this means is that patients with diabetes, and the three other comorbidities, have higher risks of suffering from the worst symptoms of Covid-19.
It is important not to ignore the risk of diabetes' complications. Understanding the day-to-day management of their comorbidity to curtail further complications is important for diabetics.
Patients with pre-diabetes should similarly be on high alert. One is considered a patient with pre-diabetes if their blood sugar level is higher than normal, but not high enough to be considered as diabetic. Without lifestyle changes, pre-diabetics are more likely to develop the disease if not properly maintained.
There are a lot of benefits in the basic management of diabetes - like proper monitoring of nutrition and food intake - in order to prevent complications. As diabetic people have more vulnerable immune systems, it is important that the disease is managed well.
Enter Diabetasol, a meal replacement nutrition powder with 11 essential vitamins and six minerals. Available in chocolate, vanilla, and cappuccino flavors, the drink claims to boost immunity because it has vitamins A, C, D, E, and Zinc.
It also helps regulate blood sugar and hunger pangs because of its VitaDigest - a combination of inulin fiber and slow-digesting carbohydrates.
Moreover, the brand offers a zero-calorie sweetener so patients can enjoy sweet choices worry-free.
By taking care of themselves now, individuals with diabetes and pre-diabetes have a chance of avoiding the worst symptoms and complications of Covid-19.
Diabetasol products are available in leading supermarkets and drugstores nationwide; and online via Shopee and Lazada.