COVID-19: Impact of and on Diabetes

Diabetes Ther. 2020 Jul;11(7):1429-1435. doi: 10.1007/s13300-020-00847-5. Epub 2020 Jun 6.

Abstract

Diabetes has been identified as a pre-existing health condition linked with worse outcomes following coronavirus disease 2019 infection. Here we explore the association between hyperglycaemia and more severe illness, the impact of the pandemic on diabetes service delivery, and the resultant opportunities for innovation.

Keywords: COVID-19; Coronavirus; Diabetes; Hyperglycaemia; Service development.

Publication types

  • Review