Association of Obesity and Diabetes with SARS-Cov-2 Infection and Symptoms in the COVID-19 Community Research Partnership.

Morgana Mongraw-ChaffinAshley Hogan TjadenAustin Lyles SealsKristen MillerNaheed AhmedMark A EspelandMichael GibbsDorey ThomasDiane UschnerWilliam S WeintraubSharon L Edelstein

Published in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2022)

While the limitations of this health system convenience sample include generalizability and selection around test-seeking, the strong graded association of BMI and diabetes with self-reported COVID-19 infection suggests that obesity and diabetes may play a role in risk for symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 beyond co-occurrence with socioeconomic factors.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
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glycemic control
cardiovascular disease
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
weight gain
weight loss
mental health
coronavirus disease
high fat diet induced
body mass index
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skeletal muscle
physical activity
depressive symptoms
sleep quality