Diabetes is a risk factor for the progression and prognosis of <scp>COVID</scp>‐19

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Authors

Weina Guo · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Mingyue Li · Union Hospital

Yalan Dong · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Haifeng Zhou · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Zili Zhang · Union Hospital

Chunxia Tian · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Renjie Qin

Abstract

Our data support the notion that diabetes should be considered as a risk factor for a rapid progression and bad prognosis of COVID-19. More intensive attention should be paid to patients with diabetes, in case of rapid deterioration.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Diabetes and associated disorders Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews

Volume 36, Issue 7, pp. e3319-e3319

DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3319

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