Sleeping Better to Control Blood Pressure and Diabetes during the COVID-19 Outbreak

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The novel Coronavirus is a pandemic that
continues to infect individuals around the world.
With over 900,000 infected cases and over 40,000
dead according to the John Hopkins Coronavirus
Resource Center, the world is struggling to
contain this highly infectious disease that is
showing no signs of slowing down. Although
initial success in containing the disease was
declared by China, the disease appears to be
back, with cases reported in the second wave due
to travellers that are now travelling either out
of the quarantine zone or into China from other
countries.
Who is most at risk? It has been reported by
Harvard Health that the elderly, young children
and individuals with underlying medical
conditions or co-morbidities including COPD,
heart failure, diabetes, chronic kidney disease,
cancer or hypertension are at the highest risk
for this disease. These individuals must ensure
that they stay healthy and safe, and avoid
contact with others as much as possible. How do
I stay safe during this time? It is best to
follow the guidelines issued by the local health
department of your country or the WHO. Here are
some general recommendations
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• As a general rule, avoid going out unless
  absolutely necessary.
• Avoid talking to people, shaking hands or hugging
  unless you have to.
• Avoid crowded places, malls, places of worship or
  other congregations.
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap for 20
  seconds every time you come in contact with
  someone outside your home.
• Order things you need online and try to minimize
  contact as much as possible by paying online and
  keeping things out for 72 hours and washing them
  before you use them to avoid infection.
• If you are infected, notify the authorities and
  follow their directions, stay at home, observe
  isolation and quarantine procedures and wear a
  mask.
• Cough or sneeze into your elbow if you feel the
  need to, or use a tissue/handkerchief.
• Take a shower every day and use soap to ensure
  general hygiene and to minimize risks of
  infection.
• Contact your local health department if you
  believe you have been infected.
• Do not get misled by rumours or miracle cures of
  the diseases that are circulating online. There
  is currently no vaccine or medicine available for
  this disease.
• How can sleeping better help me be safe?
• According to a recent study published in the
  Lancet, doctors fighting the Coronavirus in China
  found that over 40 of Coronavirus-positive
  cases had chronic illnesses. From these, over 22
  of non-survivors in the ICU suffered from
  diabetes, and another study of 1099 positive
  cases revealed that over 27 of them suffered
  from both hypertension and diabetes. In another
  study of 140 Coronavirus-positive patients
  admitted to the hospital, 30 had hypertension
  and 12 had diabetes. This showcases that
  patients suffering from chronic illnesses like
  hypertension and diabetes are at a much higher
  risk of developing life-threatening symptoms of
  this disease. The study also mentioned that the
  elderly (gt65 years) were also highly susceptible
  to this disease with a much higher mortality rate
  compared to the others.

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Many of us are not aware that the lack of sleep
can lead to many serious health conditions such
as chronic heart disease, stroke, COPD,
hypertension and type II diabetes. In an earlier
article, we had highlighted the connection
between Sleep Apnea and COPD. Conditions like
Obstructive Sleep Apnea increase the risk of
such diseases in sufferers and can cause them to
be increasingly susceptible to infections like
the Coronavirus and develop life-threatening
conditions. Sufferers of COPD are also at high
risk, as the Coronavirus typically attacks the
respiratory system. What is Obstructive Sleep
Apnea? Obstructive Sleep Apnea or Sleep Apnea is
a condition in which individuals experience
pauses in breathing up to 30 times or more per
hour. These episodes wake the sleeper up and make
them gasp for air, breaking their sleep cycle.
This does not enable the individual to get
restful sleep and increases their chances of
developing life-threatening conditions like high
blood pressure, heart disease, and type II
diabetes. What can I do to ensure that I sleep
better? Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a
precursor to good health and good sleep. An
optimal body weight, a balanced diet, and a good
sleep regime can go a long way in ensuring that
you get a good nights rest. If you already
suffer from Sleep Apnea, using a CPAP machine can
go a long way in ensuring that you do not
develop serious health risks in the future and
help you stay fit. For more information, read
our article about how to sleep better. Will
having a good nights sleep ensure that I do not
get infected by the Coronavirus? No. Being
infected by the Coronavirus cannot be prevented
by sleep, but by reducing social contact and
maintaining good hygiene practises. However,
getting a good nights sleep will ensure that
you are well-rested and be a big boost for your
bodys immune system. A good nights sleep will
also ensure that you are at a much lower risk for
serious conditions like heart disease or type II
diabetes, enabling your body to fight the
Coronavirus infection better.
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A good nights sleep can delay the onset of
serious health risks and help you be healthier,
boosting your immune systems capabilities to
fight the Coronavirus infection better. Sanrai is
committed to helping you sleep better and ensure
that you are at your fittest during these trying
times. If you think you or a family member
suffers from Sleep Apnea or snore, contact our
expert sleep specialists to help you get
diagnosed and provide an effective solution to
this problem. We at Sanrai hope that you sleep
well, rest well and make the best of the lockdown
and stay safe. Good luck!
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