Four in 10 deaths from Covid-19 are diabetics


IT’S a “sugary” problem with bitter consequences if we don’t control it, especially in this pandemic.

Those with diabetes are at higher risk of dying from Covid-19, or suffering more severe conditions if infected, compared with those without it.

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