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By IOL Reporter, ANA Reporter 
7h ago
Cape Town – South Africa has registered 2,237 new Covid-19 cases and 53 more deaths, the Health Department confirmed on Saturday.
The cumulative number of cases now stands at 749,182 and the death toll to 20206.
The country’s recovery rate remains stable at 92.5 percent.
CASE DATA BY PROVINCE
Gauteng still has the highest number of confirmed cases (23,1479), while Limpopo has recorded the lowest number of cases (18,170).
DEATHS AND RECOVERIES
Of the 53 deaths recorded on Saturday, 19 reportedly occurred in the past 48 hours, 8 occurred in the Eastern Cape, 3 in the Free State, 1 in KwaZulu Natal and 7 in the Western Cape, the department said.
To date, 693,261 people have recovered from the coronavirus.
People with uncontrolled diabetes are at increased risk for Covid-19
People with uncontrolled diabetes are at a higher risk of being severely impacted by Covid-19, the health department warned on World Diabetes Day.
In a statement issued Friday, the department said the risk included dying from the virus.
“Diabetes has been associated with an increase in Covid-19 mortality in South Africa. The prevention and control of diabetes requires commitment and responsibility now than before to minimize the risk of becoming seriously ill from Covid-19, ”the department said.
“All people living with diabetes should not only follow all the universal precautions necessary to prevent the spread of Covid-19, but also make sure they carefully monitor their blood sugar level, as well as maintain healthy habits (including taking medications like prescription, healthy eating, weight control and physical activity) that help keep diabetes under control. “
November 14 is World Diabetes Day to highlight the impact diabetes has on the quality of life of those with this condition and to promote access to diabetes prevention and control services.
The 2020 theme is “The Nurse and Diabetes”, which aims to recognize the important role nurses play in the prevention and control of diabetes.
Diabetes is a lifelong disease that causes blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes, lower limb amputation, and even premature death. Complications can be avoided or delayed with medicine, a healthy diet, regular physical activity, and regular screenings.
The department said regular screenings and knowledge of the early warning signs of diabetes could contribute to effective management of the condition.
“On average, it takes seven years for a person to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, as symptoms can be mild and, as a result, around 30 percent of people with type 2 diabetes will already have developed complications when they are diagnosed. . Therefore, optimal management results depend on detection, early diagnosis, monitoring, and timely comprehensive treatment, ”he said.
Diabetes can be effectively managed, the department said, by continuing with healthy lifestyle choices and taking medications or insulin consistently and on time.
“It is also important to stay active even during the lockout period with regular monitoring of blood sugar levels in accordance with the advice of the healthcare provider,” the department said.
“This will help you identify spikes or trends that suggest your diabetes may be out of control. Pandemic or not, it’s essential to check in with your healthcare provider regularly. “
African News Agency (ANA)
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