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ArticleDiabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy2021

Bangladesh Endocrine Society (BES) Position Statement for Management of Diabetes and Other Endocrine Diseases in Patients with COVID-19.

Faruque Pathan, Shahjada Selim, Md Fariduddin, Md Hafizur Rahman, S M Ashrafuzzaman, Faria Afsana, Nazmul Kabir Qureshi, Tanjina Hossain, M Saifuddin, A B Kamrul-Hasan and 2 more

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Article in Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Faruque PathanDepartment of Endocrinology, BIRDEM General Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Shahjada SelimDepartment of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0001-7749-3542
Md FariduddinDepartment of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Md Hafizur RahmanBangladesh Endocrine Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
S M AshrafuzzamanDepartment of Endocrinology, BIRDEM General Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Faria AfsanaDepartment of Endocrinology, BIRDEM General Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Nazmul Kabir QureshiNational Healthcare Network (NHN) Uttara EC, Dhaka, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0003-4327-8056
Tanjina HossainDepartment of Endocrinology, Green Life Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0003-3184-3927
M SaifuddinDepartment of Endocrinology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
A B Kamrul-HasanMymensingh Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0002-5681-6522
Ahmed Salam MirDepartment of Endocrinology, BIHS General Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
BES Diabetes and COVID Task Force
Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation for Diabetes Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders · BDBangladesh Medical University · BDDhaka Medical College and Hospital · BDEndocrine Society · USMymensingh Medical College Hospital · BD

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backgroundThe year 2020 witnessed a largely unprecedented pandemic of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by SARS COV-2. Many people with COVID-19 have comorbidities, including diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, which are significantly associated with worse outcomes. Moreover, COVID-19 itself is allied with deteriorating hyperglycemia. Therefore, Bangladesh Endocrine Society has formulated some practical recommendations for management of diabetes and other endocrine diseases in patients with COVID-19 for use in both primary and specialist care settings.

objectiveThe objective of the article is to develop a guideline to protect the vulnerable group with utmost preference - the elderly and those with comorbid conditions. Therefore, to ensure the adequate protective measures and timely treatment for COVID-19 patients with diabetes, other endocrine diseases or any other comorbidities. CONSIDERING AND MONITORING ISSUES: The risk of a fatal outcome from COVID-19 may be up to 50% higher in patients with diabetes than in non-diabetics.Patients with diabetes and COVID had CFR 7.3-9.2%, compared with 0.9-1.4% in patients without comorbidities.Diabetic ketoacidosis may be one of the causes of mortality in COVID-19.There is wide fluctuation of blood glucose in these patients, probably due to irregular diet, reduced exercise, increased glucocorticoids secretion, and use of glucocorticoids. HbA1c should be <7.0% for the majority of the patients, this target may be relaxed in appropriate clinical settings.More emphasis should be given on day-to-day blood glucose levels. Hypoglycemia (<3.9 mmol/l) must be avoided.Frequent monitoring of blood glucose is needed in critically ill patients.

conclusionThe fight against COVID-19 has been proven to be a challenging one. Therefore, all healthcare personnel should make the best use of updated knowledge and skills to ensure adequate protective measures and timely treatment for COVID-19 patients with diabetes, other endocrine diseases or any other comorbidities.

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antidiabetic medicationsCOVID-19diabetes mellitusendocrine diseases and COVID-19SARS COV-2thyroid disease and COVID-19

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