Researchers found about half of those in the study with Type 1 diabetes and suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infections had abnormally high blood sugar—highlighting how COVID-19 can complicate blood sugar control in Type 1 diabetic patients.
Diabetes is generally known to weaken the immune system, making it harder to protect against viral infections like COVID-19. Viruses, like the novel coronavirus, may also aggravate preexisting diabetic systems leading to added challenges managing blood sugar levels and worse outcomes.
"This points to the need for people with diabetes to check their blood glucose often, and to keep blood glucose in good control." said Dr. K.M Venkat Narayan, professor of globalHe added,"People with diabetes, in general, are at increased risk of adverse COVID complications, and at more than twice the risk of death from COVID than people without diabetes."
Dr. Mary Pat Gallagher, director of pediatric diabetes at NYU Langone Health and co-author of the study said that from the data they have the risks of complications, such as high blood sugar and diabetic ketoacidosis with COVID-19, are probably similar to those seen in other viral illnesses.MORE: 'Your days are numbered!' House lawmakers get angry over insulin prices
Dr. Osagie Ebekozien, author of the paper and vice president at T1D Exchange, added,"As we collect additional data, we will be able to provide more insights on factors that contribute to increased risks of hospitalization and adverse outcomes as a result of COVID-19 for people with Type 1 diabetes."
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