Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (SJPM)
Volume-7 | Issue-08 | 362-366
Original Research Article
Hyperglycaemia in COVID-19 Patients at Admission, a Study during the Beginning of the Pandemic in Sidi-Bel-Abbes, Algeria
Yassine Merad, Malika Belkacemi, Zoubir Belmokhtar, Khalil Mebarki, Zakaria Merad, Adila Bassaid, Derouicha Matmour, Hichem Derrar, Mehdi Zidour, Ouziane Megherbi, Bennadji Bouhafs, Zouaoui Nadji, Nadjet Belhadj, Sid Taj Hebri
Published : Aug. 26, 2022
Abstract
Reportedly, SARS-CoV-2 infection impairs glucose homeostasis and metabolism. Moreover, hyperglycaemia has emerged as an important risk factor for COVID-19 mortality. A cross-sectional study involving hospitalized patients in Sidi-Bel-Abbes with COVID-19 critical infection regardless of diabetes status was conducted. Data was collected from COVID-19 Registry, including age, sex, and blood sugar level at admission. Out of 800 patients admitted for SARS-CoV-2 with, 332 patients (206 males, 126 females) exhibited hyperglycaemia, which equates to a prevalence of 41,5%. Patients had a median age of 64 years and a median blood sugar of 1,59. Admission hyperglycaemia was not statically associated with age and sex. Blood glucose status is paramount for ensuring safe and effective treatment of inpatients COVID-19. Additional studies are forthcoming to address the study's limitations and to better understand the impact of hyperglycaemia on COVID-19 patients.