During the COVID-19 epidemic, people with diabetes have become a high-risk group, and the first death case in Hong Kong was a diabetic patient. Moreover, among severe COVID-19 patients, the proportion of diabetics is also higher.
Physician Lui Dewei pointed out that diabetic patients have weaker immune systems and lower ability to resist viral invasion, and diabetes can aggravate the inflammatory response of COVID-19 patients. Therefore, once diabetic patients are infected with COVID-19, they are more likely to develop serious complications. The chance of needing ventilator and intensive treatment is 1 to 2 times higher than that of ordinary patients, and the mortality rate is 2 to 4 times higher. This is especially true for patients with unsatisfactory blood sugar control. In addition, diabetic patients should also pay attention to controlling the three highs to reduce the chance of complications. If you want to know more relevant anti-epidemic tips, you can review the online live broadcast hosted by Dr. Lui Dewei on September 19 by “Diabetes Angel”.
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