Vol 9, No 4 (2020)
Other materials agreed with the Editors
Published online: 2020-06-16
Diabetes mellitus and COVID-19: factors associated with bad prognosis
DOI: 10.5603/DK.2020.0020
Clin Diabetol 2020;9(4):205-207.
Abstract
Diabetes is a risk factor for bad prognosis of COVID-19. Many mechanisms can explain the bad prognosis of COVID-19 in diabetics, but they remain hypothetical. The high prevalence of diabetes on the African continent, particularly in North Africa (12.2%), constitutes a threat of increased morbidity and mortality linked to COVID-19. We must pay particular attention to this fragile population, with more time and resources, especially for the elderly, obese or those with chronic complications of diabetes who have a high risk of developing severe forms.
Keywords: COVID-19coronavirusdiabetes
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