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can't see this already posted, but sorry if i missed it.
out of date, but it is the WHO report for 4 march.
https://www.who.int/docs/default-so...0304-sitrep-44-covid-19.pdf?sfvrsn=783b4c9d_2
Despite some research l haven't been able to find out why the virus might be of particular threat to diabetics in general. Type 1 is an autoimmune condition which might have a bearing and obviously anyone already suffering ill health from complications are in a more vulnerable situation, but are diabetics really a special case? Infections are known to raise blood glucose but the complications that causes are long term not the 2 weeks or so that COVID-19 lasts. I imagine that it would be more difficult for Type1's and others trying to control their bg with medication but the category is just "diabetics" with no qualification.Firstly, thanks for all the informative stuff folk are posting.
One thing that has occurred is the risk to all those people who are undiagnosed diabetics. I've read 1/2 million but I suspect it may be more.
The vast majority of us diagnosed, at least on here, are conscientious about our health and I suggest are giving ourselves the best chance of fighting anything we might catch, as Stuart says above.
Anyhow, best of luck.
mmh..curious..agree it's bacteria we love the most, would it be to do with the impairment of the panceas and the beta cells i hear of..?Despite some research l haven't been able to find out why the virus might be of particular threat to diabetics in general. Type 1 is an autoimmune condition which might have a bearing and obviously anyone already suffering ill health from complications are in a more vulnerable situation, but are diabetics really a special case? Infections are known to raise blood glucose but the complications that causes are long term not the 2 weeks or so that COVID-19 lasts. I imagine that it would be more difficult for Type1's and others trying to control their bg with medication but the category is just "diabetics" with no qualification.
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Total number of UK virus cases 115
The total number of UK coronavirus cases has now risen to 115 - an increase of 30 on yesterday - the UK's Department of Health and Social Care has said.
As of 09:00 GMT on 5 March, a total of 18,083 people have been tested in the UK, of which 17,968 were confirmed negative, it added.
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It's high or fluctuating glucose levels depressing the immune system and letting it take hold that I think is the issue.Despite some research l haven't been able to find out why the virus might be of particular threat to diabetics in general. Type 1 is an autoimmune condition which might have a bearing and obviously anyone already suffering ill health from complications are in a more vulnerable situation, but are diabetics really a special case? Infections are known to raise blood glucose but the complications that causes are long term not the 2 weeks or so that COVID-19 lasts. I imagine that it would be more difficult for Type1's and others trying to control their bg with medication but the category is just "diabetics" with no qualification.
Does anyone know what the rate of mortalities is among diabetics with seasonal flu in recent years?
Does anyone know what the rate of mortalities is among diabetics with seasonal flu in recent years?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03...ities-checking-coronavirus-readiness/12031844Fifteen emergency department staff from Brisbane's Mater Hospital are in home quarantine after treating a university student who later tested positive for the virus.
An important update on toilet paper and other essential items
Dear <<<insert name>>>,
I’d like to update you on the shortages we’re seeing in toilet paper and other essential items.
As you may have read, or seen for yourself, these are unusual and challenging times. We know it can be frustrating when we don’t have the products you need, or when delivery or Pick up windows are filled more than usual.
We’re working very closely with our suppliers to get products onto shelves as quickly as we can. The makers of Kleenex, Sorbent, Quilton and Woolworths own range of toilet paper have all increased their production to meet this very unusual demand.
For example, the makers of Kleenex are now manufacturing 24 hours, 7 days a week at their Millicent, SA factory, as are Sorbent in their NSW and Victorian facilities. And the makers of Quilton have tripled their normal production across their factories in Queensland, NSW and WA.
It’s worth noting that the vast majority of products aren’t affected and most stores aren’t seeing significant shortages. But to make sure everyone has access to essential items, we’ve introduced some common-sense limits to a few products.
We’ve limited toilet paper to 4 packs per transaction and large packs of rice (2kg and over) to 1 per transaction.
Where available, hand sanitiser is now at the Customer Service Desk and limited to 2 per transaction.
We’re constantly monitoring the situation and will do our best to keep all products freely available to everyone.
However, if we see new shortages, we may introduce other limits. We’ll only do this if we think it’s absolutely necessary and to help make sure all customers can access the products they need.
We’ll keep you updated in our stores and on our website as things change.
Our team members are doing the very best they can, so please support them, and each other.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this together.
Brad Banducci
CEO Woolworths Group
Vitamin C Saves Wuhan Family from COVID-19 by Richard Cheng, M.D., Ph.D.
http://www.orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/v16n17.shtml
There are more links to articles and videos in the above link. And here's more information about Dr. Cheng... http://www.drwlc.com/dr-richard-cheng.shtml
At the end of this article Andrew Saul lists the nutrients he suggests taking with the vitamin C. Many of which you're likely already taking - (magnesium, D3, zinc, selenium, B-complex, and A)...
Nutritional Treatment of Coronavirus by Andrew W. Saul, Editor
http://orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/v16n06.shtml
Here's an excerpt from the above linked article on vitamin C and dosage...
What dosage?
Vitamin C fights all types of viruses. Although the dose should truly be high, even a low supplemental amount of vitamin C saves lives. This is very important for those with low incomes and few treatment options. For example, in one well-controlled, randomized study, just 200 mg/day vitamin C given to the elderly resulted in improvement in respiratory symptoms in the most severely ill, hospitalized patients. And there were 80% fewer deaths in the vitamin C group. [7]
But to best build up our immune systems, we need to employ large, orthomolecular doses of several vital nutrients. The physicians on the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service review board specifically recommend at least 3,000 milligrams (or more) of vitamin C daily, in divided doses. Vitamin C empowers the immune system and can directly denature many viruses. It can be taken as ascorbic acid (which is sour like vinegar), either in capsules or as crystals dissolved in water or juice. It can also be taken as sodium ascorbate, which is non-acidic. To be most effective, it should be taken to bowel tolerance. This means taking high doses several (or many) times each day. See the references below for more information.
I woke up with a mild sore throat and slightly elevated temperature Sunday morning. I immediately began taking vitamin C throughout the day. I use sodium ascorbate in a chrystallline powder form. A quarter teaspoon is equal to 1112 mg of vitamin C. It's easy to use, I just measure, add it to a shot glass with an ounce of water, stir, and drink it down. If any remains, I just repeat with a more water. I don't taste it when I drink it but out of curiosity, I tasted it. Tastes like salt. One of the reasons I chose this vitamin C is because it's not acidic, which is important for me due to my ulcerative colitis.
I'm currently taking 1,112 mg six or so times throughout the day, along with my regular vitamins.
This is Day 5. Still have a mild sore throat and slightly elevated temperature, but it hasn't worsened. This has never happened to me before. Typically swallowing is painful and I'm miserable for days. I have no idea what I have. The nasal drip only lasted a few days. I'm mostly just hanging out on the computer, eating regular meals, and trying to get all the sleep I need each night.
Here's more information on vitamin C and a few reports on it's use for COVID-19 in China that I learned about this morning through Andrew Saul, a long time advocate of vitamin C. I hope you find it helpful...
Vitamin C Saves Wuhan Family from COVID-19 by Richard Cheng, M.D., Ph.D.
http://www.orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/v16n17.shtml
There are more links to articles and videos in the above link. And here's more information about Dr. Cheng... http://www.drwlc.com/dr-richard-cheng.shtml
At the end of this article Andrew Saul lists the nutrients he suggests taking with the vitamin C. Many of which you're likely already taking - (magnesium, D3, zinc, selenium, B-complex, and A)...
Nutritional Treatment of Coronavirus by Andrew W. Saul, Editor
http://orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/v16n06.shtml
Here's an excerpt from the above linked article on vitamin C and dosage...
What dosage?
Vitamin C fights all types of viruses. Although the dose should truly be high, even a low supplemental amount of vitamin C saves lives. This is very important for those with low incomes and few treatment options. For example, in one well-controlled, randomized study, just 200 mg/day vitamin C given to the elderly resulted in improvement in respiratory symptoms in the most severely ill, hospitalized patients. And there were 80% fewer deaths in the vitamin C group. [7]
But to best build up our immune systems, we need to employ large, orthomolecular doses of several vital nutrients. The physicians on the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service review board specifically recommend at least 3,000 milligrams (or more) of vitamin C daily, in divided doses. Vitamin C empowers the immune system and can directly denature many viruses. It can be taken as ascorbic acid (which is sour like vinegar), either in capsules or as crystals dissolved in water or juice. It can also be taken as sodium ascorbate, which is non-acidic. To be most effective, it should be taken to bowel tolerance. This means taking high doses several (or many) times each day. See the references below for more information.
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