The same is consistent with Blacks who have type 1 diabetes. Chances of death are greater in Blacks when compared to Blacks without the disease and Whites with the disease. Data suggest that specifically, Blacks with type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 infections may be more likely to be hospitalized for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), when compared with non-Hispanic-White patients. These findings were published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism in January 2021.
These findings should remind us all that most chronic illnesses can be controlled with simple lifestyle changes. These include not consuming too much sugar, getting regular exercise and reducing the intake of processed and fast foods. COVID-19 is here to stay and we should engage in healthier lifestyles to reduce our risk of more severe health outcomes if one is unfortunate enough to contract the virus.
Torrance Stephens is an infectious disease scientist. His essays can be found at https://torrancestephensphd.substack.com/
