Poor Blood Sugar Control is a Problem for COVID-19

Key Takeaways from this Study

• Diabetes status increased the need for medical interventions during COVID-19
• Diabetes status increased the mortality risk of patients with COVID-19
• Well-controlled blood glucose correlated with improved outcomes in infected patients

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 “…we found that compared to individuals with well-controlled blood glucose, poor glycemic control in patients with COVID-19 and pre-existing type 2 diabetes was associated with worse outcomes, involving increased need for medical interventions, multi-organ injuries, and higher mortalities.”

Study: Zhu L, She Z-G, Cheng X, et al. Association of Blood Glucose Control and Outcomes in Patients with COVID-19 and Pre-existing Type 2 Diabetes. Cell Metab. April 2020:1-24. doi:10.1016/j.cmet.2020.04.021.

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Your diet and exercise absolutely mater in the context of viral infections! 🔥🔥This new multi-center report found significant correlations with poor glycemic control and need for medical interventions and increased mortality. Swipe right for the data! P.S. How about them apples, cereal & bread 🍞 eaters who claim that diet has nothing to do with infectious disease? P.P.S. I’m going live on YouTube in 30 mins to discuss the details and ways to improve your blood sugar health #keto #lowcarb #fasting #intermittentfasting #ketogenic #ketodiet #exercise #walking #bloodsugar

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