The high prevalence of COVID-19 in Diabetics: Unveiling the intricate interplay between viral and diabetic mechanisms

Diabetics have an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 infection and tend to have more severe symptoms. This review explores the potential mechanisms underlying the high prevalence of COVID-19 infections in individuals with diabetes. It reviews the emerging evidence about the interactions between viral and diabetic pathways, particularly how diabetes physiology could contribute to higher viral reception, viral entry and pathogenicity, and the severity of disease symptoms. Finally, it examines the challenges we face in studying these mechanisms and offers new strategies that might assist our fight against current and future pandemics.