Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 27, 2025

Improving IV Insulin Administration in a Community Hospital
12:08

Improving IV Insulin Administration in a Community Hospital

Published on: June 11, 2012

19.2K

THE MAIN CAUSES OF THE COMPLICATED COURSE OF COVID-19 IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS AND TREATMENT (REVIEW)

O Halushko1, O Loskutov1, I Kuchynska1

  • 1Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Kyiv, Ukraine.

Georgian Medical News
|December 3, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Diabetic patients face severe Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) due to diabetes features and drug interactions. Managing COVID-19 in diabetics requires normalizing blood sugar and a multidisciplinary approach.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and advanced age are key risk factors for severe Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
  • Understanding COVID-19 complications in diabetic populations is critical for effective management.
  • Existing research highlights the interplay between chronic conditions and viral infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the primary causes of complicated COVID-19 courses specifically in patients with diabetes.
  • To analyze the pathogenetic mechanisms underlying COVID-19 complications in individuals with DM.
  • To inform evidence-based treatment strategies for this vulnerable group.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar.
  • Keywords included: COVID-19, diabetes, hyperglycemia, carbohydrate metabolism disorders, and complications.
  • A systematic review of scientific literature was performed to synthesize findings.

Main Results:

  • Features of DM and its interaction with COVID-19 significantly worsen disease severity.
  • Specific medication classes used for both conditions can exacerbate complications.
  • Organizational shortcomings in patient care and treatment planning contribute to adverse outcomes.
  • Normalization of blood glucose and carbohydrate metabolism is paramount for managing these patients.

Conclusions:

  • Effective COVID-19 management in diabetic patients necessitates addressing DM-specific factors and drug influences.
  • A multidisciplinary team approach involving specialists in emergency medicine, endocrinology, infectious diseases, respiratory support, nutrition, and rehabilitation is essential.
  • Prioritizing blood sugar control is the most crucial factor in improving outcomes for diabetic patients with COVID-19.

More Related Videos

A Zebrafish Model of Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Memory10:03

A Zebrafish Model of Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Memory

Published on: February 28, 2013

26.3K
Author Spotlight: Integrating Tai Chi with Mindfulness Training to Achieve an Effective Mind-Body Exercise05:06

Author Spotlight: Integrating Tai Chi with Mindfulness Training to Achieve an Effective Mind-Body Exercise

Published on: July 14, 2023

2.1K

Related Concept Videos

Diabetes Mellitus: Overview and Type I Subtype01:22

Diabetes Mellitus: Overview and Type I Subtype

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels due to inadequate insulin production, insulin resistance, or both. The condition affects millions worldwide and can significantly impact their health and quality of life.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. As a result, the body is unable to produce sufficient insulin, and individuals with...
4.4K
Diabetes: Management and Pharmacotherapy01:15

Diabetes: Management and Pharmacotherapy

The therapy for diabetes aims to alleviate hyperglycemia-related symptoms, prevent acute metabolic decompensation, and reduce chronic end-organ complications. Glycemic control is evaluated through short-term (self-monitoring, continuous glucose monitoring) and long-term (A1c, fructosamine) metrics, enabling near real-time tracking of blood glucose levels and reflecting glycemic control over specific time frames.
Insulin remains the cornerstone of treatment for most patients with type 1 and many...
731
Diabetes: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Complications01:15

Diabetes: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Complications

For most patients, experiencing several weeks of polyuria, polydipsia, fatigue, and significant weight loss may indicate the presence of diabetes. Furthermore, adults displaying the phenotypic appearance of type 2 diabetes (particularly those who are obese and not initially insulin-requiring), may have islet cell autoantibodies, suggesting autoimmune-mediated β cell destruction and a diagnosis of latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA). The categorization of glucose homeostasis is...
1.6K
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 and Gestational01:22

Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 and Gestational

Type 2 diabetes, characterized by insulin resistance, arises when the insulin receptors on cells lose responsiveness to insulin, diminishing the cell's capacity to take up glucose, resulting in elevated blood glucose levels. To receive a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, a series of blood glucose tests are necessary to assess whether the blood glucose falls within normal parameters. If the result is out of the normal range, a patient may be diagnosed as prediabetic or diabetic, depending on the...
3.9K
Pathophysiology of Diabetes01:20

Pathophysiology of Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia. The four categories of diabetes are type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, other specific types of diabetes, and gestational diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is characterized by autoimmune-mediated destruction of pancreatic β cells, with environmental factors potentially triggering this process in genetically susceptible individuals. Despite many not having a family history, certain genes increase susceptibility,...
2.6K
Overview of Carbohydrate Metabolism01:19

Overview of Carbohydrate Metabolism

Carbohydrate metabolism is a fundamental biochemical process that ensures a constant supply of energy to living cells. The most important carbohydrate is glucose, which can be broken down via glycolysis to enter into the Krebs cycle and eventually lead to the production of ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.
Glucose transport into cells is facilitated by a family of transport proteins called GLUT (Glucose Transporters). GLUT4 is the primary glucose transporter for insulin-stimulated glucose...
2.7K