Diabetes is a Significant Contributor of COVID Hospitalization

Diabetes & is a Significant Contributor of COVID Hospitalization It seems that healthy people have little reason to worry about COVID.  People who have metabolic issues or are Insulin resistant should be concerned. 35% of Canadians are over weight and 25% are obese.

The Connection Between COVID-19 and Diabetes

People with diabetes aren’t more likely to catch the virus than other people. But you could have more severe illness if you get it.

Having high blood sugar can interfere with your body’s ability to fight an infection. It also can take longer for your body to get better. Some experts believe that viruses may thrive in the body when blood glucose is high.

High blood sugar can affect your immune system, making you more likely to have severe complications if you get sick with the coronavirus.

Major conclusions: Epidemiological studies show that poorly controlled diabetes is a risk factor for various infectious diseases. Given the global burden of diabetes and the pandemic nature of coronaviruses, understanding how diabetes affects COVID-19 severity is critical to designing tailored treatments and clinical management of individuals affected by diabetes.

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