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COVID-19 and Diabetes

Virginia Bellido1, Antonio Pérez2,3

  • 1Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.

Journal of Clinical Medicine
|November 27, 2021
PubMed

Insights

COVID-19 significantly impacts diabetes mellitus (DM) management, often leading to poor glycemic control. This review examines pandemic-related challenges and strategies for effective diabetes care, including telemedicine.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common comorbidity in COVID-19 patients, associated with a worse prognosis.
  • The specific mechanisms linking COVID-19 severity to DM remain unclear, but inadequate glycemic control is frequently observed in hospitalized patients.
  • Healthcare professionals may lack specialized diabetes management experience, and infection control measures can hinder optimal glucose monitoring and care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the influence of COVID-19 on diabetes mellitus glycemic control.
  • To assess diabetes management strategies and drug therapies during the pandemic, considering lifestyle factors and patient severity.
  • To evaluate the role of telemedicine in managing diabetes during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on COVID-19 and diabetes mellitus.
  • Analysis of factors affecting glycemic control in diabetic patients during the pandemic.
  • Assessment of management approaches for hospitalized and critically ill diabetic COVID-19 patients.
  • Consideration of telemedicine applications in diabetes care.

Main Results:

  • COVID-19 poses significant challenges to maintaining adequate glycemic control in individuals with diabetes.
  • Pandemic-related restrictions and healthcare system strains complicate diabetes management, affecting diet, exercise, and medication adherence.
  • Telemedicine emerges as a crucial tool for remote monitoring and management of diabetes in COVID-19 patients.

Conclusions:

  • Effective clinical care for diabetic COVID-19 patients requires integrated approaches, including screening, education, and diligent monitoring.
  • Adapting diabetes management strategies to pandemic conditions, utilizing telemedicine, is essential for improving patient outcomes.
  • Future diabetes care models should incorporate lessons learned from the pandemic to enhance resilience and accessibility.

Keywords:
COVID-19blood glucose monitoringdiabetes mellitusglycemic controlhyperglycemiatelemedicine

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