Research Article

Incidence and predictors of diabetes mellitus among severe COVID-19 patients in western Ethiopia: a retrospective cohort study

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 28 , issue 2, pages: 42–48

DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2022.2144016

Author(s): Tadesse TolossaWollega University, Ethiopia, Matiyos LemaWollega University, Ethiopia, Bizuneh WakumaWollega University, Ethiopia, Ebisa TuriWollega University, Ethiopia, Ginenus FekaduWollega University, Ethiopia, Diriba MulisaWollega University, Ethiopia, Getahun FetensaWollega University, Ethiopia,

Keywords: COVID-19, diabetes mellitus, Ethiopia, incidence, predictors,

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Background: Evidence reported a high occurrence of diabetes mellitus (DM) during the time of COVID-19. This study aimed to assess the incidence of DM and its predictors among severe COVID-19 patients admitted to the treatment centre of Wollega University Referral Hospital (WURH), western Ethiopia.

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Incidence and predictors of diabetes mellitus among severe COVID-19 patients in western Ethiopia: a retrospective cohort study

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