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The disease is more severe in people with obesity, diabetes and hypertension — all conditions linked to changes in the gut microbiome.
Case reports suggest that COVID-19 might trigger new-onset diabetes. But more data is needed.
New data shows the threat posed by COVID-19 differs significantly between people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
We've known for some time type 2 diabetes causes a range of health complications, like heart disease. But now we're starting to see people with diabetes are more likely to get cancer and dementia too.
Two thirds of South African women are overweight or obese and their babies are three times more likely to become obese themselves.
When two or more epidemics co-exist and compound one another to worsen health, they are said to be syndemic. COVID-19 is feeding on other crises and diseases.
Researchers are starting to understand why the bones of diabetic people are more prone to fractures.
Do mutations that alter the addition of sugars to the coat of the virus affect the severity of the disease?
Millions of lives could be saved with this simple drug combination.
Eating healthy food, exercising regularly and reducing stress are all measures we can take to stay as healthy as possible to fight off infection while we wait for a coronavirus vaccine.
What does high blood sugar have to do with vulnerability to COVID-19? And is there a role for the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine in lowering blood sugar in COVID-19 patients?
While COVID-19 raises the risk for people with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and COPD, social distancing can make it harder to keep up diets and medication.
COVID-19 poses a particular threat to workers with underlying health conditions. Going to work could expose them to a virus that targets them disproportionately.
We've got 6 tips and a tailored exercise program to help you keep active at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
American Indians and Alaska Natives are the most impoverished and marginalized group in the US. Tribes are working to protect their people from the coronavirus, but they have few resources to do so.
Cordyceps fungi that turn insects into "zombies" produce a compound that might be useful for treating cancer.
Cardiac rehabilitation is not available in many African countries and the way forward may be to focus on patients rather than specific diseases.
Women with diabetes are at high risk of pregnancy complications. But there is a lot women can do to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.
What if you could treat obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure just by limiting when you eat and drink all your calories? New research says it might work.
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Professor of Medicine, Monash University
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Professor (Hon) at Monash University, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
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General Manager Diabetes Services, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
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Assistant Professor, Bond University
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Associate Professor, Deakin University
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Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Population Health, University of Sydney
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Professor of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
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Professor of Public Health, University of Melbourne
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Lennert Veerman is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor of Public Health, Griffith University
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Fellow, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne
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Professor of Science Communication and Chemistry, University of Hull
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Professor of Health Psychology, University of Surrey
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Chair of Human Nutrition, University of Glasgow
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Clinical Endocrinologist & Associate Lecturer, University of the Witwatersrand
