Higher Risk of Severe COVID-19 Disease in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Project Categories
Applied/Translational Research
Platform
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
Cluster
National Healthcare Group
National University Health System
31 December 2022
Investigate the association of diabetes on clinical severity of COVID-19. Diabetes increases severe COVID-19 risk. Vaccination and good glycemic control significantly mitigate this risk.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Quantitative Research
About this Content
Aims
Investigate the association of diabetes on clinical severity of COVID-19.
Background
Patients with diabetes are at a higher risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes. The study aimed to understand this association.
Methods
Data from NHG Chronic Disease Management System was analyzed using propensity score matching and logistic regression.
Results
Patients with diabetes had a higher risk of severe outcomes in the Delta variant cohort, which decreased with better glycemic control and vaccination.
Conclusion
Diabetes increases severe COVID-19 risk. Vaccination and good glycemic control significantly mitigate this risk.
Lessons Learnt
A national diabetes registry would enhance analysis. Vaccination and glycemic control are crucial for better outcomes.
Additional Information
Singapore Health & Biomedical Congress (SHBC) 2022: Merit Award
Keywords
Data Analytics, COVID-19, Diabetes Mellitus, Propensity Score Matching, Multivariable Logistic Regression
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group, National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | National University Cancer Institute Singapore, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine NTU Singapore, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Endocrinology, Epidemiology |
Project Lead(s) | Hao Ying |
Project Member(s) | Chua Siang Li |
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Hao Ying - ying_hao@ncid.sg (opens in new tab)