Diabetes mellitus and COVID-19: A review and management guidance for South Africa

This article reviews the association between diabetes mellitus (DM) and COVID-19. We report on the convergence of infectious diseases such as coronavirus infections and non-communicable diseases including DM. The mechanisms for the interaction between COVID-19 and DM are explored, and suggestions for the management of DM in patients with COVID-19 in South Africa are offered.

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Main Authors: Coetzee,A, Taljaard,J J, Hugo,S S, Conradie,M, Conradie-Smit,M, Dave,J A
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2020
Online Access:http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0256-95742020000800027
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