COVID-19 Updates:
Diabetes, COVID-19 & Best Practices for Wellness During the Pandemic

Diabetics are more at risk for developing COVID-19 due to their compromised immune system. And, as Dr. Thaddeus John Bell explains, “Diabetes is a major health issue in the African American community, particularly for those of us who live in the South, and particularly South Carolina.” Today, Dr. Bell shares best practices for diabetics, including:

• Eating the right things and and avoiding overeating
• Meeting with a diabetic educator
• Exercising 3-4 times a week
• Getting your A1C blood test at least 2 or 3 times a year

And for general health during the pandemic like:

• • Following social distancing practices
  • Wearing a mask

For more health tips, visit the Closing the Gap in Health Care Facebook page. And, for more on Dr. Bell, visit his website at thaddeusjohnbellmd.com.