Two new reports indicate the drug metformin might lower the risk of death from the COVID-19 virus in patients with type 2 diabetes …
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People with diabetes are more prone to infectious illness and have a harder time recovering than people who do not have diabetes. Find out what you need to know about COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, including how you can protect yourself, ways to eat healthfully during the pandemic, how to reduce coronavirus-related stress, new COVID research findings, breaking news and on the condition, and more.
COVID-19: A Higher Risk of DKA and Diabetic Hyperosmolar Syndrome?
PublishedThere is concern in the medical community that people diagnosed with COVID-19 are at higher risk of developing either DKA or diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome… Read More “COVID-19: A Higher Risk of DKA and Diabetic Hyperosmolar Syndrome?”
Using Diabetes Drugs to Combat COVID-19
PublishedCan drugs used to treat diabetes help fight the COVID-19 pandemic? A growing number of researchers think so and are actively pursuing research into the matter… Read More “Using Diabetes Drugs to Combat COVID-19”
COVID-19: Staying Safe at Work
PublishedWhile you might be eager and excited to get back to work after being cooped up at home for a long time, you might also be anxious and concerned, especially if you have diabetes… Read More “COVID-19: Staying Safe at Work”
Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Shown to Raise COVID-19 Death Risk
PublishedIn two new studies, researchers looked at factors affecting the risk of death from COVID-19 in a hospital setting… Read More “Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Shown to Raise COVID-19 Death Risk”
Managing Diabetes While Hospitalized for COVID-19: Insights From Experience
PublishedLooking at 200 COVID-19 patients with severe hyperglycemia, doctors developed a protocol shared in a new article… Read More “Managing Diabetes While Hospitalized for COVID-19: Insights From Experience”
Managing COVID Anxiety: 11 COVID Stressors and How to Deal With Them
PublishedTo make this a positive time, here are 11 major COVID-related stressors and ideas to deal with them… Read More “Managing COVID Anxiety: 11 COVID Stressors and How to Deal With Them”
Survey Shows Severe Economic Impact of COVID-19 on People With Diabetes
PublishedAccording to the American Diabetes Association, 1 in 3 people with diabetes who were working before the pandemic have lost some or all of their income… Read More “Survey Shows Severe Economic Impact of COVID-19 on People With Diabetes”
Coronavirus and Diabetes: A COVID-19 Update
PublishedCoronavirus hasn’t gone away — and probably won’t — but strides have been made in learning more about the virus, as well as newer treatments. .. Read More “Coronavirus and Diabetes: A COVID-19 Update”
Diabetes and COVID-19: The Latest
PublishedJaime Davidson, MD, recently led an online panel of four physicians to give the latest updates on diabetes and COVID-19. Here are some of the key takeaways… Read More “Diabetes and COVID-19: The Latest”
Metformin Tied to Lower Death Risk From COVID-19 in Women
PublishedPeople with diabetes are at greater risk for severe complications from COVID-19, but women who take the drug metformin appear to gain some protection… Read More “Metformin Tied to Lower Death Risk From COVID-19 in Women”
