Named significantly increases the risk of death in COVID-19 disease

Diabetes can increase the risk of death during the coronavirus in 12 times. About it writes portal MedicalXpress , citing the U.S. Centers for control and prevention of diseases.

In addition, diabetics have the most severe complications of COVID-19. More complicated situation is observed only in cardiovascular diseases.

So, as complications of the disease in diabetic patients may be kidney problems, strokes, myocardial infarction, loss of vision or the immune system.

Experts also found that infected with coronavirus with diabetes are six times more likely to require hospitalization. Diabetics must constantly be in contact with specialists, it is important to monitor the possible occurrence of hypoglycemia and increase in other indicators.

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