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Diabetes and COVID-19

Dr Miza Hiryanti Zakaria, Consultant Endocrinologist

09-Aug-21 16:00

Diabetes and COVID-19

The death toll from COVID-19 continues to rise every day, especially as the Delta variant rips through vulnerable countries. In Malaysia, seven in 10 people who succumbed to COVID-19 had diabetes. What is the link between diabetes and COVID-19? We find out from consultant endocrinologist Dr Miza Hiryanti Zakaria, and discuss what people with diabetes need to know if they test positive for COVID-19 and before they go for their vaccination.

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Produced by: Janese Wong & Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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