COVID-19 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-COV-2 virus has evolved into a global crisis and is a major concern especially for the diabetes community. People with diabetes mellitus have increased morbidity and mortality associated with COVID-19 infection. Conversely, COVID-19 infection and treatment may predis...
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| Formato: | Capítulo de libro |
| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2021
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/78277 |
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| Sumario: | COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-COV-2 virus has evolved into a global crisis and is a major concern especially for the diabetes community. People with diabetes mellitus have increased morbidity and mortality associated with COVID-19 infection. Conversely, COVID-19 infection and treatment may predispose to hyperglycemia. Potentially modifiable risk factors have been discussed and urgent need to mitigate the risks is warranted. In this book chapter we summarize the available evidence on COVID-19 and type 2 diabetes mellitus including link between COVID-19 and type 2 diabetes, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, management and complications. |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-83968-216-2 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.99647 |