COVID-19 and Diabetes: Exploring the Link and Risk Factors

2023-08-13 06:18:00

“Mr. Thira” opens research data around the world, indicating clearly if infected with COVID-19 The risk of diabetes is greater than usual.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thira Woratanarat, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Post messages via Facebook. Thira Woratanarat indicate that COVID-19 and Diabetes

The latest findings from the UK team, published in medRxiv on August 9, 2023, looked at a population of over 15 million people.

The important thing was found.

one Even following more than a year People who were previously infected had a 24% higher incidence of type 2 diabetes.

two If analyzing the group of people infected and sick in that hospital It was found that the incidence was regarding 3 times higher than usual.

three As for the infected people, they do not need to be hospitalized. It was still found that the incidence was regarding 10% higher than usual.

four having a history of receiving the COVID vaccine before It will help reduce the risk of diabetes down to some extent. But it also found that the chances of having type 2 diabetes were still higher than normal.

five For type 1 diabetes that is often found in children. The risk of developing post-infection is higher than normal during the first year.

six As for gestational diabetes, it was found that infection did not increase the incidence of gestational diabetes.

…With medical knowledge so far from research around the world, it clearly indicates that if infected with COVID-19 The risk of diabetes is greater than usual. especially type 2 diabetes, which even following more than a year It’s still more risky than not being infected.

Therefore, if possible, adults who have been infected before and are sick enough to be hospitalized. Annual health checks should be done periodically. for screening for diabetes will be able to take care of it early Reduces the risk of long-term complications

Completing the vaccination schedule It will help reduce the risk of diabetes by some degree.

most importantly safe living behavior protect yourself from infection or not repeating is the best

refer

Diabetes following SARS-CoV-2 infection: Incidence, persistence, and implications of COVID-19 vaccination. A cohort study of fifteen million people. medRxiv. 9 August 2023.

information from Assoc.Prof.Dr.Theera Worathanarat

Picture from AFP/TNN ONLINE

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