Open AccessComparison of Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes between Outpatients and Hospitalized Patients with Diabetes and COVID-19
Author(s) -
Sergio Hernández-Jiménez
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.