Do you know why COVID-19 is more dangerous for obese and diabetic patients?

Liputan6.com, Jakarta Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, obesity and diabetes are two conditions that are included in the list of comorbidities. You may also have wondered what the relationship between the two is.

An immunologist, Dr Heather Moday, revealed that the SARS-CoV-2 virus, also known as the Corona virus, causes COVID-19 it can worsen blood sugar conditions.

This is also stated in a study published by American Diabetes Association that this virus binds to receptors on pancreatic beta cells, which produce insulin.

That’s why this virus has the potential to make diabetic patients have dangerous levels of blood sugar.

“I often tell patients that when they have diabetesyou are in a state of low-grade chronic inflammation,” Heather said CNBC Make ItMonday, February 21, 2022.

“That then overloads the existing immune system, making it slower to attack the pathogen once it has entered the body,” he added.

Heather, added, when talking about the immune system, daily intake is also important.

“There is no food ingredient that is more detrimental to your health and immunity than sugar. Especially during a pandemic like this,” said Heather.

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