Séquelles poste COVID-19 chez les patients diabétiques

Abstract

COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that spread first in China and then around the world, leaving consequences that until now are poorly understood. Diabetes is a risk factor likely to develop severe and critical forms of the infection. With this in mind, the objective of our study is based on the evaluation of post-COVID-19 sequelae in diabetic patients. To carry out our study, a questionnaire was developed and a population of 104 contaminated people participated. The results show that the majority of people who participated in the study are between the ages of 50 and 64 and most of the participants are women. Also our results show that almost all the participants were not hospitalized and were taken care of by their attending physician. The most common symptoms were fatigue, fever, cough, chills, sore throat and headache, anosmia and ageusia, pain and difficulty in breathing. We have also noticed that during this study most of the participants have less stable glycemic control. Also, after a period of 3 to 6 months or more, there are sequelae including asthenia, hair loss, memory, sleep and concentration disorders, anxiety and headaches. Similarly, some participants have discovered a chronic disease after their infection such as hyperthyroidism and hypertension. In conclusion, it is essential to optimize the management of diabetic patients in order to improve the vital prognosis and limit the risk hospitalization during the pandemic.