Chennai: The Covid-19 pandemic has cast a dark shadow over the life and health of the population across the globe.

Among the people most at risk from its dire complications are those with diabetes, it is said.

To enable the patients achieve and maintain good control over Diabetes, and thus lower their risks from Covid, Kauvery Hospital has launched Diabetes Helpline Centre.

It said the 24×7 service is rendered by trained medical professionals and nurses who will respond to the queries from public and guide them to the appropriate expertise.

‘Covid -19 and Diabetes is a double whammy to the patient. Many patients with uncontrolled
diabetes develop many complications,’ said Dr K Baraneedharan, senior consultant diabetologist.