COVID-19 and Diabetes Mellitus: Prevalence and Precautions
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https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v26iSpecial%20Issue.3642Keywords:
COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Comorbidities, Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, Cardiovascular disease.Abstract
Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder complicating multiple organs in the human body. Diabetes may be associated with a severe form of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). We performed a systematic review and analyzed available data to investigate the association between DM and the severity of disease in patients with COVID-19. Methods: We systematically searched the PubMed, WHO database, and Google Scholar databases until 20 May 2020 using the keywords “COVID-19”, “comorbidities,” “diabetes mellitus.” Relevant full-text articles accessed and data retrieved. Conclusion: DM was associated with mortality, severe COVID-19, ARDS, and disease progression in patients with COVID-19. We have also identified the problems of diabetes self-management in the current scenario of lockdown and mobility restrictions and suggested possible solutions to overcome those.Downloads
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07/11/2020
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Iqbal, M. Z. ., & Zohra, B. . (2020). COVID-19 and Diabetes Mellitus: Prevalence and Precautions. Annals of King Edward Medical University, 26(Special Issue), 218–225. https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v26iSpecial Issue.3642
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