Previous studies have established that hyperglycaemia (abnormally high blood sugar) is associated with an elevated risk of mortality in community-acquired pneumonia, stroke, heart attacks, trauma and surgery, among other conditions.
A number of studies have also shown links between diabetes and poor outcomes in COVID-19 patients. However, direct correlation between fasting blood glucose (FBG) level at admission to hospital and clinical outcomes of COVID-19 patients without diagnosed diabetes has not been well established. In this new study the authors examined the association between FBG on admission and the 28-day mortality
End quote
I wonder if going on an Adkins style diet with more calories from fat and protein would be protective?
Many Americans have put on 15+ lbs in the last few months.
I'm not clear on reports like that, being, is the problem the instantaneous high sugar levels, that is the covid connection problem, or is it the damage done by long term high sugar levels that allows covid to result in higher mortaility?
"When one’s appeal is emotional, it does not matter if there is no substance."
