Comparison of Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes between Outpatients and Hospitalized Patients with Diabetes and COVID-19 | Zendy

Ana Cristina García-Ulloa | Zendy

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Comparison of Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes between Outpatients and Hospitalized Patients with Diabetes and COVID-19

Author(s) -

Ana Cristina García-Ulloa

Publication year - 2021

Publication title -

diabetes and obesity international journal

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 2574-7770

DOI - 10.23880/doij-16000243

Subject(s) - medicine , diabetes mellitus , covid-19 , blood pressure , gastroenterology , endocrinology , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty)

Background: Patients with diabetes and COVID-19 have higher rates of complications. Objective: To describe and identify the characteristics and outcomes in patients with diabetes and COVID-19. Methods: From March to June 2020, we included patients with diabetes and probable COVID-19 infection. We compared parameters between outpatients and hospitalized patients. A second analysis compared patients who died vs those who survived. Results: 243 patients, 37.6% women, with 56 ±12 years, and BMI 29.6 ±5.3 kg/m2 were included. Risk factors for hospitalization were oximetry 150 mg/dl significantly predicted mortality.

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