Self-Care of Diabetes Mellitus in Pandemic of Covid-19

Authors

  • Wichuda Chantasin Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, Siam University

Keywords:

Self-Care, Diabetic patients, Covid-19

Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic with tend to increase and effect the worldwide population. Especially, people with diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease with uncontrolled glucose levels. It is a well-identified risk factor for severe complications and had a higher mortality rate. Therefore, diabetic patients should have information on health care during such crisis. Risk awareness and self-care of their own health properly can modify health behaviors and control blood sugar levels within normal limits.

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Published

2022-06-02

How to Cite

Chantasin, W. (2022). Self-Care of Diabetes Mellitus in Pandemic of Covid-19. Thai Journal of Public Health and Health Education, 2(2), 1–9. retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/tjphe/article/view/257030

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