Recovered COVID patients more prone to diabetes: expert
The Hindu
Prakasam district COVID Care Coordinator B.Thirumala Rao on Sunday underscored the need for easy availability of diabetes care for all, amid growing concerns over the effect that COVID-19 has on diabe
Prakasam district COVID Care Coordinator B.Thirumala Rao on Sunday underscored the need for easy availability of diabetes care for all, amid growing concerns over the effect that COVID-19 has on diabetic patients.
Taking part in the World Diabetes Day celebrations organised by the DRRMH School Walkers Club here, he said those who had contracted coronavirus were more prone to diabetes after recovery from the viral disease. It was observed that a majority of persons who succumbed to the virus happened to be diabetic.
He said a majority of people was suffering from the metabolic disorder, but many do not go for regular testing.