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Blood Glucose Control Strategy for Type 2 Diabetes Patients With COVID-19

Hiroyuki Futatsugi1, Masato Iwabu1, Miki Okada-Iwabu1,2

  • 1Department of Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
|November 16, 2020
PubMed

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Managing blood glucose levels is crucial for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective glycemic control may reduce severe COVID-19 outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has affected millions globally.
  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a significant risk factor for COVID-19 mortality.
  • Limited evidence suggests blood glucose control may mitigate COVID-19 severity in diabetic patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review anti-diabetic agents in the context of COVID-19.
  • To highlight the importance of glycemic control during the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of anti-diabetic agents.
  • Analysis of current evidence on COVID-19 and type 2 diabetes.

Main Results:

  • The review discusses the profile of various anti-diabetic medications.
  • Emphasis is placed on the critical role of blood glucose management.

Conclusions:

  • Glycemic control is paramount for managing COVID-19 in patients with type 2 diabetes.
  • Further research into anti-diabetic agents' role in COVID-19 is warranted.

Keywords:
COVID-19antidiabetic agentsdiabetes mellitusexercisehealthy diet

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