Diabetes After COVID-19 Hospitalization in the UK
Author Information
Author(s): Freya Tyrer, Safoora Gharibzadeh, Clare Gillies, Claire Lawson, Ash Routen, Nazrul Islam, Cameron Razieh, Francesco Zaccardi, Tom Yates, Melanie J. Davies
Primary Institution: University of Leicester
Hypothesis
Is the incidence of diabetes higher in individuals hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to pre-pandemic levels?
Conclusion
Diabetes incidence following hospitalization for COVID-19 is high, but it remains uncertain whether it is disproportionately higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Supporting Evidence
- Diabetes incidence was 91.4 per 1000 person-years.
- South Asian individuals had an incidence rate ratio of 3.60 for diabetes compared to White individuals.
- Black individuals had an incidence rate ratio of 2.36 for diabetes compared to White individuals.
Takeaway
People who were hospitalized for COVID-19 might get diabetes more often than those who weren't, but we don't know if it's more than before the pandemic.
Methodology
The study analyzed a multicentre prospective cohort of individuals discharged from NHS hospitals after COVID-19, measuring HbA1c levels to determine new-onset diabetes.
Potential Biases
Self-reported diabetes status and potential confounding factors may introduce bias.
Limitations
The study may not represent all COVID-19 patients as it included only those who survived hospitalization and returned for follow-up.
Participant Demographics
Mean age was 57.5 years, with 59% male, 77% white, 7% South Asian, and 6% Black.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
[95% CI: 75.1, 111.2]
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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