Inpatient management of diabetes and COVID-19
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Keywords

Diabetes
Inpatient
Management
Covid-19
SARS-CoV-2

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Fériz-Bonelo, K. (2020). Inpatient management of diabetes and COVID-19. Revista Colombiana De Endocrinología, Diabetes &Amp; Metabolismo, 7(2S), 76–79. https://doi.org/10.53853/encr.7.2S.588

Abstract

Diabetes is a clearly established risk factor for COVID-19 and for severe forms of it, increasing the risk of hospitalization for SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with it. There isn’t enough evidence worldwide regarding the best management strategy for a patient with diabetes who is hospitalized for COVID-19. Insulin, either subcutaneous or intravenous, is the treatment of choice; the use of oral antidiabetics is not studied and is not recommended as the first line. Glycemic control goals are the same as for the general population. The need for frequent glucometric control, mainly in those with IV insulin infusion, constitutes the most important challenge in the management of these patients, since it increases the need for available personnel (which may be scarce in times of crisis) and the exposure of health to infection.

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