Impact of diabetes on COVID-19 patient health outcomes in a vulnerable racial minority community.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes is a growing health concern in the United States and especially New York City. New York City subsequently became an epicenter for the coronavirus pandemic in the Spring of 2020. Previous studies suggest that diabetes is a risk factor for adverse outcomes in COVID-19.

Objective

To investigate the association between diabetes and COVID-19 outcomes as well as assess other covariates that may impact health outcomes.

Design

Retrospective cohort study of COVID-19 hospitalized patients from March to May, 2020.

Participants

In total, 1805 patients were tested for COVID-19 and 778 tested positive for COVID-19. Patients were categorized into 2 groups: diabetes (measured by an Hba1c >6.5 or had a history of diabetes) and those without diabetes.

Resu

SUBMITTER: Hamaway S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10361494 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature