Vaccination: Diabetics Without Acute Conditions Can Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Screenshot of ANTARA's discussion with the theme "Peel Completely the COVID-19 Vaccine" with dr. Dirga Sakti Rambe M.sc, Sp.PD in Jakarta, Thursday, July 29 (Muhammad Jasuma Fadholi/Antara)

JAKARTA - Internal medicine specialist and vaccinologist Dirga Sakti Rambe said that diabetics who do not have an acute condition can vaccinate against COVID-19. . But if there is such a condition, the vaccination will be postponed,” said dr. Dirga in an ANTARA discussion with the theme “Covid-19 Vaccine Peel off” in Jakarta, reported by Antara, Thursday, July 29. He said that the 'screening' before vaccinating COVID-19 for diabetics has actually been simplified. This is because in some areas it is quite difficult to simply check blood sugar, he said. Previously, the benchmark for diabetics before vaccination was blood sugar level, dr. Dirga said that currently vaccination can be done if you do not have acute conditions such as severe infections. The first vaccinologist in Indonesia also said that both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are allowed to vaccinate against COVID-19. may vaccinate against COVID-19, no problem," said dr. Director General.

However, dr. Dirga still recommends diabetics to check with a doctor before vaccinating against COVID-19 because these people must routinely know that their condition is well controlled. In addition, dr. Dirga also explained the side effects or so-called post-immunization follow-up events (AEFI) after the COVID-19 vaccination, such as fever, headache, and aches. He said it was a sign that the body's response was forming antibodies. "It's actually a sign that the vaccine is working, that our body is responding to forming antibodies," he said. these effects and are effective in preventing the onset of severe disease. "At least vaccines are still effective in preventing serious diseases including deaths from COVID-19 and that is very important during this pandemic," said dr. Director General.