It is important to keep healthy in the outbreak of novel coronavirus COVID-19  as it can cause serious illness for people with diabetes.

A balanced diet, regular exercise, and daily blood sugar testing can make a difference. This time is difficult for those who have low immunity. And if you don't take care of yourself, if you are not careful, the danger of novel coronavirus COVID-19 increases.

• Eat a complete and balanced diet
• As much as possible practice physical exercise

This is necessary to stay healthy. And whatever a person with diabetes eats, it immediately has a direct effect on his blood sugar.

• Keep all numbers in one list. This includes your doctor in the hospital.
• Check blood sugar daily and register in a diary.
• If you have fever, or cough, do not go to the hospital. Call the doctor at home.
• If you notice symptoms of novel coronavirus COVID-19 or any other disease, do not wait to talk to the doctor.
• Stay home as much as possible. Only go out in an emergency.

Try to keep away from the bellow food items during quarantine times:

Sugar, sugar, jaggery, honey, glucose, sweets, chocolate, nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, pistachios), cheese, cream, desserts, sweet drinks, pickles, sauces, soups, raisins, corn, flour, custard, jam, jelly, ice cream, butter, vegetable butter, palm oil, bakery items, oily products in general, and pickles.

When everyone's lifestyle has varied in quarantine time, breakfast, lunch and dinner must be taken regularly. There is nothing wrong with prolonged hunger or frequent eating. It is important to take food on time and eat very carefully. It is also important to have a high fiber content in the diet. Fiber is found in sufficient quantities in fruits, salads, vegetables and dried fruits. Keep in mind that overeating is also harmful for the body.