Covid -19 to increase the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis in diabetics

Published On 2022-02-05 11:41 GMT | Update On 2022-02-05 11:41 GMT

Covid -19 complictions needs to be answered with time there are lot complications rising each day. Diabetes the most common metabolic disorder affects the body systems greatly, however diabetes mellitus is not a risk for developing COVID-19.

Diabetics are reportedly in more danger when infected with COVID-19. A new study in Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome journal reported that COVID-19 increased the prevalence of Diabetic Ketoacidosis with higher mortality rates secondary to COVID-19 severity, not Diabetic Ketoacidosis. Study suggests Diabetic Ketoacidosis screening in all COVID-19 patients and prioritizing ICU Diabetic Ketoacidosis /COVID-19 with low oxygen saturation, blood pressures, or renal insufficiency.

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Covid -19 to increase the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis in diabetics

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