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The effect of hyperglycemia in relation ot COVID-19
- Increased glucose levels negatively impact how the immune system responds when a virus is present
- Hyperglycemia is associated with how the lung functions
- IL-6 and D-dimer are elevated in those with hyperglycemia
- In fact, IL-6 plays a role in inflammation, which can negatively affect those with COVID-19
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Updated 2020-10-19
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