As this COVID-19 pandemic continues, persons with chronic illnesses have a heightened anxiety regarding their health and well-being. Persons who contract the COVID-19 virus AND have underlying medical conditions reportedly have a harder time recovering and a higher risk of complications. That being said, it warrants discussion as to what persons with diabetes can do to lower their risk of illness in general, as well as to the COVID-19 virus. Persons with diabetes are not nece