Practical recommendations of the German Diabetes Society for the management of diabetes in patients with COVID-19

In subjects with an infection with the novel corona virus SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 disease, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases are highly prevalent comorbidities. Diabetes patients with comorbidities and/or diabetes complications seem to have a higher risk for a severe course of the COVID-19 disease including the development of ARDS or multiorgan failure. The exact interrelations between diabetes and the individual clinical course of COVID-19 are not completely understood at this time. The German Diabetes Association (DDG) summarizes basic principle practice recommendations for the treatment of patients with diabetes and concomitant COVID-19 disease.

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Diabetes and cardiovascular diseases are common comorbidities in COVID-19 patients, with diabetes patients having a higher risk for severe disease progression. The exact relationship between diabetes and the clinical course of COVID-19 is not completely understood at present. The German Diabetes Association provides basic practice recommendations for treating patients with both diabetes and COVID-19.