People with diabetes can be more susceptible to—and can become sicker if infected with—any virus. During this outbreak of COVID-19, it is important to be calm and make smart choices; that includes being well-prepared and watchful.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that some people are at higher risk of becoming very sick from COVID-19, which may include people with diabetes.

The good news is that for those who have diabetes, recommendations from the CDC for staying healthy are the same for COVID-19 as anyone else. If you have diabetes, the most important thing you can do should you become ill is have a plan. Here, Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center Medical Director Dr. Kristen Stakelin and Daniel Stinnett with the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Education Team and Bluegrass Care Clinic provide some tips and information for patients with diabetes during the COVID-19 crisis.

Planning ahead is the best practice.

Here are some things you can do to keep yourself healthy: