Infections are major ’health hazard’ for people with diabetes - Ep. 97

Episode about Infections are major 'health hazard' for people with diabetes Research completed for: Infections are major 'health hazard' for people with diabetes Key Findings: People with diabetes face a markedly higher risk of contracting infections, experiencing severe courses, being hospitalized, and dying from infectious diseases than people without diabetes—even after adjusting for age, sex, and other comorbidities. Hyperglycaemia impairs several arms of the innate and adaptive immune system, creates a favourable environment for microbial growth, and contributes to vascular and neuropathic complications that further increase susceptibility (e.g., diabetic foot ul Verified Facts: 1 Unverified Claims: 0 Overall Confidence: 7.0/10 The research provides comprehensive coverage of the topic with 5 key facts, 1 helpful analogies, and addresses 4 common misconceptions.