Coronavirus and Diabetes: What are the Risks. The global coronavirus pandemic is looming larger, with news of additional infections and deaths, potential economic fallout and travel advisories. The media has been reporting that people with diabetes and other “underlying conditions” face higher risk of serious complications from coronavirus, the virus associated with COVID-19. But, why are people with diabetes considered particularly high risk? And how should they manage diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic? What is Covid-19 (Coronavirus)? According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, SARS-CoV-2 is a…