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Are both type 1 and type 2 diabetics at high risk for coronavirus infection, covid, and severe symptoms?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

PER the CDC:: "Having type 2 diabetes increases your risk of severe illness from COVID-19." " Having type 1 or gestational diabetes MAY increase your risk of severe illness from COVID-19." The real issue is how poorly controlled the diabetes is- i.e., ketoacidosis. REF: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-medical-conditions.html#diabetes

Answered 7/26/2020

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