Association Between Achieving Inpatient Glycemic Control and Clinical Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19: A Multicenter, Retrospective Hospital-Based Analysis.

David C KlonoffJordan C MesslerGuillermo E UmpierrezGuillermo E UmpierrezRobby BoothJennifer CroweValerie GarrettRaymie McFarlandFrancisco J Pasquel

Published in: Diabetes care (2020)

Both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia were associated with poor outcomes in patients with COVID-19. Admission glucose was a strong predictor of death among patients directly admitted to the ICU. Severe hyperglycemia after admission was a strong predictor of death among non-ICU patients.

Keyphrases

glycemic control
type diabetes
blood glucose
intensive care unit
end stage renal disease
emergency department
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
mechanical ventilation
cross sectional
mental health
insulin resistance
blood pressure
early onset
palliative care
skeletal muscle
clinical trial