Diabetes associates with mortality in critically ill patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia: No diabetes paradox in COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is not associated with increased mortality in critically ill patients, a phenomenon known as the "diabetes paradox". However, DM is a risk factor for increased mortality in patients with COVID-19. This study aims to investigate the association of DM and stress-induced hyperglycemia at intensive care unit (ICU) with mortality in this population.

Methods

This is a retrospective study. Electronic medical records from patients admitted from March 2020 to September 2020 were reviewed. Primary outcome was mortality. Secondary outcomes were ICU and hospital mortality and stay, and need for mechanical ventilation and renal replacement therapy.

Results

187 patients were included. Overall mortality was 43.2%, higher in patients with DM (55.7% v

SUBMITTER: Bellaver P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10412986 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature