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Adequate sugar level would prevent death from Covid-19

Washington, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) A study showed that people with type 2 diabetes -who suffer from Covid-19 - must keep an adequate blood sugar level to avoid complications that cause death, a scientific source reported Wednesday.

“Having blood sugar levels 18% lower than usual in patient increases nearly five times his risk of dying and, if this figure is 22% higher than average, chances of dying are multiplied by 4, 2%,” the journal Diabetes Care said.

Scientists strongly recommend that people with this type 2 diabetes who are admitted to the hospital with Covid-19 to have a glycated hemoglobin test.

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