Vol 10, No 5 (2021)
Editorial
Published online: 2021-11-03
Gliptin Evidence to fight SARS-CoV-2 Infection
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DOI: 10.5603/DK.2021.0050
Clin Diabetol 2021;10(5):383-385.
Abstract
People with diabetes represent a population at greater risk of infection and complications from SARS-CoV-2. Diabetes represents one of the most important comorbidities related to the severity of viral infection causing an increased risk of serious complications such as severe acute respiratory syndrome and multi-organ dysfunction associated with a hyperinflammatory state. Glycemic normalization in patients with diabetes must be managed in the best possible way even during SARS-CoV-2 infection to avoid serious complications. However, for some antidiabetic agents such as DPP-4 inhibitors (gliptins) there is evidence of efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 extra pancreatic glycemic normalization. The objective of this article is to provide an overview of current evidence on the potential therapeutic benefits of gliptins to combat SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Keywords: gliptinsdiabetesSARS-CoV-2infectionvirology.
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