ea0075d13 | Diabetes | EYES2021
Cunha Clara
, Barradas Ana Rita
, Silva Eugenia
, Vasconcelos Joana
, Saraiva Catarina
, Duarte Sequeira
, Mansinho Kamal
, Madruga Isabel
, Fonseca Candida
Background and Aims: Diabetes is often associated with an increased severity and mortality in COVID-19 patients. Possible mechanisms include hyperglycemia-induced impaired immune response, characterized by a state of chronic low-grade inflammation. Objectives: evaluate if diabetes and glycemic control were related to the severity of disease and mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.Methods: We conducted a retrospective case control study that inclu...