Florida Coronavirus and Diabetes Poster

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C O V I D -   & Diabetes	
Wash your hands  often with soap and water for at least  seconds. If soap 
and water aren’t available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least % 
alcohol.
Avoid touching your face  with unwashed hands.
Cover your coughs and sneezes with the inside of your elbow or a tissue.
Clean objects or surfaces daily  that people touch a lot: door knobs, kitchen 
counters, key pads, etc.
If you’re sick, protect your family. Stay in a separate room from others and 
avoid sharing personal items. Learn more at the Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention’s Get Your Home Ready page (https://tinyurl.com/vuf).	
Take care of your health.
 Ask your doctor how often you should check your blood sugar 
and what your target blood sugar levels should be. Keep records 
of your results.
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 Recognize the signs of high or low blood sugar and make sure you 
know what to do about it. Monitor your feet, skin, and eyes to catch problems early. 
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 Take your medications on time and as directed.
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 Stress can make managing diabetes harder, including controlling your blood sugar 
levels and dealing with daily diabetes care. Regular activity, getting enough sleep, and 
relaxation exercises can help. Talk your doctor about these and other ways you can 
manage stress.
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 Stop smoking. Smoking can make it more likely that you have heart attack or stroke.
Visit TobaccoFreeFlorida.com for Quit Your Way services.
Stock up on – weeks of non-perishable food, prescriptions and medical and 
health care supplies.
Create a contact list  of family, friends, neighbors, health care providers, community 
assistance programs and drivers, and let them know you may need them for help if 
you become sick.
Stay up to date with state and local guidance at FloridaHealthCOVID.gov and 
CDC guidance at CDC.gov/Diabetes/Basics/Type.html.	
Florida Health Office of Communications --
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention	
When people with diabetes do not manage their blood sugar levels well, they can have more 
trouble fighting off illnesses like COVID-. Because of this, people with poorly controlled  diabetes are more likely to become very ill or die if they get COVID-.	
Practice Social Distancing:
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 Stay home as much as possible.
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 Stay away from people who are sick or who have 
been sick in the past two weeks.
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 Shop during off-hours when crowds are smaller.
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 Avoid crowds and gatherings of  or more people.
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 Keep at least  feet between you and other people.
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 Avoid touching “high-touch” public surfaces.
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 Wear cloth face coverings in public places.	
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If you have a cough or 
shortness of breath, 
stay home and contact 
your health care provider. 
Don’t go to work or school.
Other symptoms can include fever, chills, 
shaking, muscle pain, headaches, sore 
throat and a new loss of taste or smell.
Get rest and stay hydrated.  If you are not 
sick enough to be hospitalized you can recover 
at home. 
Monitor your symptoms.  If your symptoms 
get worse, call your health care provider 
immediately.
Seek medical attention immediately  if you 
develop any of the following:
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 Trouble breathing
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 Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
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 New confusion or inability to arouse
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 Bluish lips or face	
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