COVID-19: Impact of and on Diabetes
Jonathan Schofield, Lalantha Leelarathna, Hood Thabit
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.
Topics & Concepts
Diabetes mellitusCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)MedicinePandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)CoronavirusDiseaseCoronavirus InfectionsBetacoronavirusIntensive care medicineVirologyInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakEndocrinologyCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesDiabetes and associated disordersDiabetes Management and Research