Non-insulin anti-diabetic agents in patients with type 2 diabetes and COVID-19: A Critical Appraisal of Literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background & aims

Several observational studies have recently reported the outcomes of non-insulin anti-diabetic agents (ADA) in patients with T2DM and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We sought to review the literature to appraise the clinicians on these outcomes.

Methods

A literature search using the specific keywords was carried out in the database of PubMed, MedRxiv and Google Scholar up till December 11, 2020 applying Boolean method. Full text of all the relevant articles that reported the outcomes of ADA in patients with T2DM and COVID-19 were retrieved. Subsequently, an appraisal of literature report was narratively presented.

Results

Available studies that reported the outcomes of ADA are either case series or retrospective cohorts or prospective observati

SUBMITTER: Singh AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7832723 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature