New Data on Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients With Diabetes
A new study finds that about one in five people with diabetes who are hospitalized with COVID-19 die within 28 days… Read More “New Data on Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients With Diabetes”
Coronavirus
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.
U.S. Life Expectancy Fell in 2020 Due to COVID-19
New data shows just how deadly COVID-19 has been on a large scale in the United States… Read More “U.S. Life Expectancy Fell in 2020 Due to COVID-19”
Most Americans Plan to Continue Preventive Measures After Pandemic
According to the results of a recent survey, many people plan to carry on with some COVID-19 preventive practices indefinitely… Read More “Most Americans Plan to Continue Preventive Measures After Pandemic”
COVID-19 Linked to New Diabetes Cases
Diabetes seems to be developing more often in people with COVID-19, according to a new study as well as anecdotal reports… Read More “COVID-19 Linked to New Diabetes Cases”
Glucose Fluctuation Tied to COVID-19 Death Risk
Researchers found that patients who died of COVID-19 had greater volatility in glucose levels early in their hospital stay… Read More “Glucose Fluctuation Tied to COVID-19 Death Risk”
Vitamin D Deficiency Tied to Higher COVID-19 Risk
Even after controlling for other factors known to increase the risk of developing COVID-19, being deficient in vitamin D was tied to a higher risk… Read More “Vitamin D Deficiency Tied to Higher COVID-19 Risk”
Metformin Tied to Reduced Death Risk From COVID-19
In a racially diverse study population, people with diabetes who took the drug metformin were less likely to die of COVID-19… Read More “Metformin Tied to Reduced Death Risk From COVID-19”
COVID-19 Vaccines Likely to Protect Against New Virus Variants
With new, more infectious variants of the coronavirus spreading, currently available vaccines are likely to be protective and may help prevent future mutations in the virus… Read More “COVID-19 Vaccines Likely to Protect Against New Virus Variants”
High HbA1c Increases COVID Risks
A new study reports that adults with COVID who also have a high HbA1c are at greater risk for respiratory distress and a higher likelihood of death… Read More “High HbA1c Increases COVID Risks”
Pandemic Has Taken Indirect Toll on Heart Health
Two studies show that both around the world and in the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on heart health by changing how people access care… Read More “Pandemic Has Taken Indirect Toll on Heart Health”
