COVID-19 in people with diabetes: understanding the reasons for worse outcomes
Wharton S, Blevins T, Connery L, Rosenstock J, Raha S, Liu R, Ma X, Mather KJ, Haupt A, Robins D, Pratt E, Kazda C, Konig M, Investigators G
Lipid mobilization is maximized
Patients should work with healthcare providers to ensure nutritional adequacy during treatment, including folic acid supplementation (400-800 mcg daily) for those who might become pregnant
A test involving 164 men who followed the protocol for six monthsdetails published in June 2026reported zero measurable change in body weight, waist circumference, or self-reported appetite compared to a baseline control period
Some of these concerns can be efficiently addressed with a modified ex vivo cell culture setting