Question:
Am I at an increased risk for getting COVID if I have diabetes?
Answer:
by Alex Postalian, MD
The risk for developing severe COVID-19 is higher in patients with chronic conditions that affect the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Diabetes is one such condition. People with diabetes should be especially careful about reducing their exposure to the disease.
For Patients
About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (CDC)
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public (WHO)
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (Texas DHHS)
What heart patients should know about coronavirus (American Heart Association)
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (CDC)
COVID-19, MERS & SARS (NIH Allergy & Infectious Diseases)
For Professionals
Key Questions on COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Disease (American College of Cardiology)
ACC Clinical Bulletin Focuses on Cardiac Implications of Coronavirus (COVID-19) (ACC News Story, Feb 13, 2020)
Resources to Aid Researchers and Clinicians
COVID Updates (TMC)
