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Recurrent Hypoglycaemia In An Older Individual With Covid-19.
Usman, Tayyabah; Ahmed, Shahnoor; Sabzwari, Saniya.
  • Usman T; Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Ahmed S; Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Sabzwari S; Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad ; 34(Suppl 1)(4): S1027-S1029, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2207201
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Coronavirus disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged as a deadly pandemic overburdening healthcare system globally. While people of all ages were affected, the older population has faced disproportionately higher morbidity and mortality, likely due to altered immune responses and pre-existing comorbid conditions like cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic pulmonary and kidney disease. Clinical manifestations in older patients may also be atypical with absence of fever, increased chances of acute confusion and longer recovery times. While other parameters of disease severity have been found, poor glycaemic control is another indicator of severity in COVID 19 infection. Moreover, older patients with diabetes mellitus are also at risk of hypoglycaemia which increases the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, progression of dementia, falls, emergency department visits and hospitalization. Here we share a case of an older man with COVID-19 infection who presented primarily with recurrent hypoglycaemia and weakness. This case also highlights the social impact of an infection that has decimated support systems for vulnerable older adults.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Diabetes Mellitus / COVID-19 / Hypoglycemia Type of study: Case report / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: JAMC-04-S4-9656

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Diabetes Mellitus / COVID-19 / Hypoglycemia Type of study: Case report / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: JAMC-04-S4-9656