Concept

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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SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)

Biomedical Sciences