# Smart Healthcare for Diabetes: A COVID-19 Perspective

**Authors:** Amit M. Joshi, Urvashi P. Shukla, Saraju P. Mohanty  
**arXiv:** [2008.11153](https://arxiv.org/abs/2008.11153)  
**Date:** 2020-07-29  
**Summary page:** https://www.summarizepaper.com/en/paper/2008.11153v1/

## Key points

- Diabetes and COVID-19 have a critical comorbidity
- Diabetic patients are at a higher risk of infection from the novel coronavirus
- 20% to 50% of patients infected with COVID-19 pandemic have diabetes depending on the region in the globe
- The article provides recommendations for controlling diabetes during this pandemic situation
- Case studies of COVID-19 at various regions around the globe and preventive actions taken by various countries are presented
- Smart healthcare solutions for diabetes patients to have glucose insulin control for protection against COVID-19 are offered
- Diabetic patients should take extra precautions during this pandemic including monitoring blood sugar levels regularly, following a healthy diet plan, exercising regularly while adhering to social distancing guidelines and avoiding nonessential travel.

## Summary

The article "Smart Healthcare for Diabetes: A COVID-19 Perspective" by Amit M. Joshi, Urvashi P. Shukla, and Saraju P. Mohanty highlights the critical comorbidity between diabetes and the latest coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which spreads through Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2). Diabetic patients are at a higher risk of infection from the novel coronavirus, with 20% to 50% of patients infected with COVID-19 pandemic having diabetes depending on the region in the globe. The article discusses the risks associated with diabetic patients and provides recommendations for controlling diabetes during this pandemic situation. The authors also present case studies of COVID-19 at various regions around the globe and preventive actions taken by various countries to control its effect from the virus. Additionally, they offer several smart healthcare solutions for diabetes patients to have glucose insulin control for protection against COVID-19. With an increasing number of cases worldwide, it is essential to understand how comorbidities such as diabetes can impact individuals' susceptibility to COVID-19. The article emphasizes that diabetic patients should take extra precautions during this pandemic including monitoring blood sugar levels regularly, following a healthy diet plan, exercising regularly while adhering to social distancing guidelines and avoiding nonessential travel. Overall,"Smart Healthcare for Diabetes: A COVID-19 Perspective" provides valuable insights into how diabetic patients can protect themselves during this global health crisis while highlighting innovative healthcare solutions that can help manage their condition effectively in these challenging times.