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Different Characteristics of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients with and without COVID-19 at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital

Volume: 110  ,  Issue: 1 , October    Published Date: 01 October 2022
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 301  ,  Download: 250 , Pages: 1 - 10    
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP10011011020223936

Authors

# Author Name
1 Arnindia Puspitasari
2 Rimbun
3 Artaria Tjempakasari

Abstract

Background: Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose. Diabetes leads over time to serious complications to the bloodvessles, heart, kidneys, nerves, and eyes. Diabetes is one of the most prevalent comorbidities in patients with COVID-19. People with diabetes are more likely to have more severe symptoms and complications when infected with any virus. The data gathered from patients with type two diabetes mellitus medical records in RSUD dr. Soetomo for the period May 2020 – April 2022. The data will be analyzed univariately on each variable resulting from data collection. Each variable added in to tables to see the difference between positive and negative COVID-19 DMT2 patients characteristics. The result is there was an increase in the number of hypertension and patients who die in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients with COVID-19 compared to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients without COVID-19.

Keywords

  • COVID-19
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Patient Characteristics