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In reply to the discussion: My husband and son both have Covid [View all]lark
(23,099 posts)If neither is diabetic, they will probably not get too sick. One thing I learned from my nurse friend when I had it is the absolute importance of moving around and drinking at least 60 oz a day (not including coffee/tea/alcohol because those are diuretics). Check their oxygen frequently, especially if they feel any dizziness, shortness of breath or have difficulty breathing. Pulse oximeters aren't that expensive and are vital for this. If oxygen level goes below 90 and doesn't bounce right back in a few minutes, go to the hospital. Mine kept going down to 88, but it would bounce up within a couple of minutes and be back to good within a few more. Also, semi-liquid foods help add liquids, like jello, pudding, popsicles. Good luck.
That's exactly how it happened with us. Husband and son tested positive one week while I was negative and the next week I was positive too. They had regular flu-like symptoms, son better in 4-5 days, husband better in 7. I got the lung and heart issues and it took several weeks to get back to normal but no hospitalization was required.