Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Endocrinology / Diabetes Patients

Adrenal Insufficiency

Patients with adrenal insufficiency who require stress dosing for fever >100.4° F, vomiting, trauma or surgery should continue to do so as prescribed by their endocrinologist. If there are additional concerns, call 513-636-4744 to talk with a member of our staff.

Immunocompromised Individuals

• Individuals taking medications that suppress the immune system or have a disease that compromises the immune system are considered to be immunosuppressed.

• Individuals taking high dose glucocorticoids for respiratory symptoms may have worse outcomes for COVID-19. The reason for the worse outcomes is not understood.

• Individuals with type 1 diabetes are not considered to be immunocompromised unless they are taking a medication that suppresses the immune system.

Transgender / LGBQT

Refer to the following websites for more information:

• ACON

• National Center for Transgender Equality

• Human Rights Campaign

• The Trevor Project: The nation’s only 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ people ages 13 to 24. Call 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386) or use Trevor Chat, the Trevor Project's online messaging service.

• Youth Talkline at 1-800-246-PRIDE (800-246-7743)

• Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860

• The GLBT National Help Center at 1-888-THE-GLNH (888-843-4564)

• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255)

• It Gets Better

Diabetes Mellitus

• Individuals with type 1 diabetes are not considered to be immunocompromised unless they are taking a medication that suppresses the immune system. 

• Refer to the following websites for more information:

• International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes

• COVID-19 and Children with Diabetes

• COVID-19 Summary

• American Diabetes Association

• Diabetes and Coronavirus

• COVID-19 FAQs

• American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists

• AACE Position Statement

For Everyone

The Division of Endocrinology at Cincinnati Children's recommends following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

• Frequent handwashing
• Social distancing.

Find further information, updates and guidance from the CDC: Find useful information about how to protect you and your family from COVID-19.

If You Have Questions

• Endocrinology Department: 513-636-4744
• Diabetes Center: 513-636-2444