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Comparative Studies | Diabetology | Volume 10 Issue 6, June 2021 | Pages: 137 - 143 | Indonesia
Diabetes Mellitus and the Following Risk Factors Associated with an Increased Risk of COVID-19 Severity and Mortality in Adult Patients
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common comorbidities in patients with COVID-19 and is associated with poor outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the association of diabetes mellitus with other risk factors in the severity and mortality of COVID-19 patients.Method: This retrospective study identified adult patients with COVID-19 admitted to Bali Jimbaran Hospital (Indonesia) from July 02, 2020, to May 04, 2021. The risk of severity and mortality were compared between COVID-19 patients with diabetes and without any comorbidities who were of the same sex and age. The other risk factors were explored in subgroup of patients with diabetes using logistic regression analysis.Results:The diabetes group had a significantly increased risk of COVID-19 severity (p
Keywords: diabetes mellitus, risk factors, morbidity, mortality, COVID-19
How to Cite?: Komang Septian Trisna Jaya, I Made Siswadi Semadi, "Diabetes Mellitus and the Following Risk Factors Associated with an Increased Risk of COVID-19 Severity and Mortality in Adult Patients", Volume 10 Issue 6, June 2021, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 137-143, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR21531151937, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR21531151937