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Diabetes mellitus and COVID-19: factors associated with bad prognosis

Year: 2020

Type: article

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.

Source: Clinical Diabetology

DOI: 10.5603/dk.2020.0020

Authors: Faycal El Guendouz, Sara Derrou, Yousra Benabdelfedil, Hassan Ouleghzal, Somaya Safi

Institutions: Hôpital Militaire Moulay Ismail, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University

Language: English

Topic: COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3035933992

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