Review Article
Volume: 36 | Issue: 2S | Published: Jun 24, 2020 | Pages: 137 - 141
Why Severity Rate of COVID-19 is High in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: A Brief Insight
Authors: Romah Ishfaq , Anam Zulfiqar , Atif Zulfiqar , Asghar Javaid , Muhammad Zulfiqar , Naeem Akhtar
Article Info
Authors
Romah Ishfaq
Department of Pathology, Nishtar Medical University, Multan- Pakistan.
Anam Zulfiqar
Department of Biochemistry, Baha-ud-Din Zakariya University, Multan-Pakistan.
Atif Zulfiqar
Department of Oral Surgery, Nishtar Institute of Dentistry, Multan-Pakistan
Asghar Javaid
Department of Pathology, Nishtar Medical University, Multan- Pakistan.
Muhammad Zulfiqar
Principal, Multan Dental College, MMDC Multan-Pakistan.
Naeem Akhtar
Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore -Pakistan.
Publication History
Received: May 14, 2020
Revised: May 21, 2020
Accepted: June 19, 2020
Published: June 24, 2020
Abstract
Novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (nCOVID-19) a global pandemic is an ever-remaining threat for patients with Diabetic Mellites (DM). Herein, we have tried to provide brief insight to critically analyze the reasons causing the severity of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in patients diagnosed with DM. This, mini review highlights the key investigations starting from binding of COVID-19 at the cellular surface to create sever infection or even death in DM patients. The study further suggested to pay urgent attention towards stabilization of deadly immune response arises as a result of COVID-19. We hope the highlighted investigation will help the researchers to understand and develop a road map to deal DM patients infected with COVID-19 to minimize the severity rate.
Keywords: COVID-19, Diabetic mellites, Infection, Severity.
