Tom Hanks Has Diabetes and Coronavirus—Here’s Why That Makes The Condition More Severe

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Those with diabetes should take these extra precautionary measures.

Hanks, 63, shared the news alongside a photo of a pair of surgical gloves in a wastebasket lined with what appears to be some sort of biohazard bag. "We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches," he wrote. "Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too."

Clearly, Hanks and Wilson seem fine, but the news of their COVID-19 diagnoses—specifically Hanks'—rendered his fans notably worried, largely because Hanks previously revealed that he has type 2 diabetes, one of the preexisting conditions that, per theWhile Hanks first revealed his type 2 diabetes diagnosis during an interview on, and has talked openly about it since, he didn't address how his condition has impacted his current COVID-19 diagnosis, if at all.

There are, however, a few extra precautionary measures those with diabetes can take, according to the IDF. First and foremost, it's important to pay close attention to your blood glucose levels—according to the IDF, any type of infection can raise blood sugar levels and increase your need for water, so it's wise to have a sufficient supply.

 

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