ABSTRACT

Older people and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as diabetes, heart disease and asthma) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the COVID- 19 virus. When people with diabetes develop a viral infection, it can be harder to treat due to fluctuations in blood glucose levels and, possibly, the presence of diabetes complications. patients with COVID-19 with diabetes have a worse prognosis, most probably because of the concurring effect of multiple factors. The prevalence of diabetes increases with age in both the general population and in patients with COVID-19. Diabetic patients should keep their blood sugar under control by doing frequent monitoring using digital appliance and to contact with their physician to remain in good glycemic control. Future research is urgently needed to provide a better understanding regarding potential differences in genetic predispositions across populations, underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of the association between COVID-19 and diabetes, and its clinical management. Keywords: Corona virus, Hyperglycemia, Diabetes mellitus, Diet and exercise
Publication date: 1/1/21

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.1.1011