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Now available! New WHO module 🔖 on diagnosis & management of Type 2 #diabetes for policy-makers, national programme managers, facility managers & primary health-care staff involved in planning, delivering & monitoring care of people with diabetes 👉 bit.ly/3eT869i

People with noncommunicable diseases such as #diabetes appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with #COVID19. New WHO guidance 📙 provides essential information on the diagnosis and management of Type 2 diabetes in healthcare facilities 🏥 👉 bit.ly/3eT869i

People with #diabetes need to access treatment without interruption during the #COVID19 pandemic. Latest information📑 on the diagnosis & management of Type 2 diabetes from WHO provides guidance for countries & healthcare facilities 🏥 to achieve this 👉bit.ly/3eT869i

People with heart disease, #diabetes & respiratory conditions may appear to be more susceptible to becoming severely ill with #COVID19. You can follow WHO guidance to reduce the risk of infection 👉 bit.ly/2YdFt0D

#coronavirus

To stay safe during #COVID19, here are tips for people w/ #diabetes:

✅Take your 💊 & follow medical advice
✅Secure 1 month+ supply of medication
✅Keep distance from sick people
✅Wash 👐 often
✅Quit smoking
✅Avoid drinking alcohol/keep to a minimum
✅Protect mental health

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is particularly important during the #COVID19 outbreak.

✅Eat healthy diets 🥕
✅Stay physically active 🏃‍♂️
✅Quit smoking🙅🚬
✅Avoid drinking alcohol or keep to a minimum 🙅🍺
✅Get enough sleep 💤

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