COVID-19 and Diabetes Management
- March 20, 2020
Emily Timm, RD discusses the implications of COVID-19 on people with diabetes, what to include in a sick-day kit as recommended by the CDC and ADA, top staples, eating habits to sustain, and recipes to maintain blood sugar levels.
“If the diabetes is well managed, meaning there aren't a lot of fluctuations between high and low blood sugar, then the risk of getting severely sick from COVID-19 is actually about the same as the general population” -Emily Timm RD
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Emily is a registered dietitian, diabetes care and education specialist who holds a Board Certification in Advanced Diabetes Management.
Emily’s passion lies in her helping her patients with diabetes and related endocrine disorders achieve their goals. She specializes in weight management and the Mediterranean diet.