Diabetes Care December 2020 PMID 33051331

Fasting Blood Glucose and COVID-19 Severity: Nonlinearity Matters.

Barrak Alahmad, Abdullah A Al-Shammari, Abdullah Bennakhi, Fahd Al-Mulla, Hamad Ali

Mentions

25
Peak: 14 in Oct 2020
across 3 sources since Oct 2020

Extended reach

85,641
potential audience

Total likes

18

Video views

177

Mentions per month

Oct 2020 – Feb 2023

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter22 posts
  • Facebook2 posts
  • YouTube1 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions consistently highlight the critical finding that even small increases in fasting blood glucose substantially elevate COVID-19 severity risks, with examples like '36x ICU admission risk' and calls for 'strict glucose management,' illustrating a strong consensus on the study's potential to change clinical practices and improve patient outcomes.

AgreementStrong agreement

All discussions strongly emphasize the importance of the study's findings, highlighting the link between elevated fasting blood glucose and increased COVID-19 severity, and echoing the call for stricter glucose management.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high interest, frequently mentioning the significant risk increase (up to 36x) and the nonlinear relationship found in the research, indicating engagement with the content's implications.

EngagementHigh engagement

The comments reflect deep engagement through references to specific data points, such as the risk at 10 mmol/L and critiques of traditional risk assessment methods, demonstrating thoughtful analysis.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions suggest the study could influence clinical practices, stressing that current cut-off strategies are insufficient and advocating for reevaluation of risk assessment techniques, which could significantly impact patient management.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates how fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels relate to COVID-19 severity, especially the risk of ICU admission, using data from Kuwait.
  • It compares traditional linear and categorical methods of modeling FBG with nonlinear approaches, finding that nonlinear models reveal more detailed relationships, such as a steep increase in risk with FBG levels up to around 10 mmol/L.
  • The findings suggest that even small increases in FBG within the normal range can significantly raise the risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes, highlighting the importance of strict glucose control at hospital admission.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Barrak Alahmad
@Barrak1 · X

*Alert to diabetologists* In this paper, we show that conventional ways (using clinical glucose cut-offs) is NOT enough The odds ratios will change depending on your cutoffs, and will miss important trends Classic risk assessment concepts! #epitwitter https://t.co/8PHEfT2wP7 https://t.co/gLDbLe0951

Oct 15, 2020 · 8 likes · 5 shares · 3,767 followers View post →
ADA Professional Publications
@ADA_Pubs · X

Fasting Blood Glucose and COVID-19 Severity: Nonlinearity Matters Results argue for strict #glucose management on admission. Even a small increase within normal range of FBG may cause a substantial increase in risk of ICU admission for #COVID19 patients. https://t.co/t0AhmOvrKG https://t.co/huu3vJF7eY

Oct 20, 2020 · 5 likes · 5 shares · 10,613 followers View post →
Dr.ドクター | 糖尿病専門医Youtuber
@Dr_doctor_DM · X

Fasting Blood Glucose and COVID-19 Severity: Nonlinearity Matters https://t.co/3W5ChnAWOM

Oct 20, 2020 · 1 like · 2,827 followers View post →
Isatou Sarr
@IsatouSarr4 · X

Fasting Blood Glucose and COVID-19 Severity: Nonlinearity Matters https://t.co/S3Fyr5FRRY

May 4, 2021 · 1 like · 38 followers View post →
حمد محمد ياسين| Hamad Yaseen
@HamadYaseen · X

RT @Barrak1: *Alert to diabetologists* In this paper, we show that conventional ways (using clinical glucose cut-offs) is NOT enough The…

Oct 15, 2020 · 5 shares · 18,317 followers View post →
حمد محمد ياسين| Hamad Yaseen
@HamadYaseen · X

RT @ADA_Journals: Fasting Blood Glucose and COVID-19 Severity: Nonlinearity Matters Results argue for strict #glucose management on admiss…

Oct 20, 2020 · 5 shares · 18,317 followers View post →

All mentions

ⓐngel
@elefante_garcia · X

RT @nicktg: @DrAseemMalhotra From August 2020. 36x ICU admission risk with elevated fasting blood glucose. https://t.co/5O6FTaRf7k https:…

Feb 13, 2023 · 1 share · 1,923 followers View post →
Nick the Geek
@nicktg · X

@DrAseemMalhotra From August 2020. 36x ICU admission risk with elevated fasting blood glucose. https://t.co/5O6FTaRf7k https://t.co/aHt08tf0yf

Feb 13, 2023 · 1 share · 58 followers View post →
Nick the Geek
@nicktg · X

How does hyperglycemia impact covid? 10 mmol/L vs. 5 mmol/L fasted blood glucose is 36x risk of ICU. https://t.co/5O6FTaRf7k

Feb 23, 2022 · 58 followers View post →
Nick the Geek
@nicktg · X

Fasting Blood Glucose and COVID-19 Severity: Nonlinearity Matters | Diabetes Care 10 mmol/L 36x more likely to end up in ICU compared to 5 mmol/L. Still can’t find anything on SSPG. https://t.co/4nH5SkuVBm

Aug 9, 2021 · 58 followers View post →
Isatou Sarr
@IsatouSarr4 · X

Fasting Blood Glucose and COVID-19 Severity: Nonlinearity Matters https://t.co/S3Fyr5FRRY

May 4, 2021 · 1 like · 38 followers View post →
maxkrish
@hscelebrities · X

Fasting Blood Glucose and COVID-19 Severity: Nonlinearity Matters https://t.co/GtUYIfzlMF

Nov 23, 2020 · 110 followers View post →
maxkrish
@hscelebrities · X

Fasting Blood Glucose and COVID-19 Severity: Nonlinearity Matters https://t.co/vFsNijX4O9

Nov 23, 2020 · 110 followers View post →
James Igoe
@JamesJosephIgoe · X

Fasting Blood Glucose and COVID-19 Severity: Nonlinearity Matters https://t.co/OngSIXVUxn via @instapaper

Nov 20, 2020 · 407 followers View post →
Vargas-Vazquez A
@VargasVazquezA1 · X

RT @ADA_Journals: Fasting Blood Glucose and COVID-19 Severity: Nonlinearity Matters Results argue for strict #glucose management on admiss…

Oct 20, 2020 · 5 shares · 63 followers View post →
Rubi Camacho
@RubiCam04659565 · X

A small increase within a normal range of Fasting Blood Glucose has been linked to a higher risk of being admitted into the ICU for Covid https://t.co/itP84NWVeA #FMPH40Fall20

Oct 20, 2020 · 3 followers View post →
Ahmed A. Salih
@comthre3 · X

RT @ADA_Journals: Fasting Blood Glucose and COVID-19 Severity: Nonlinearity Matters Results argue for strict #glucose management on admiss…

Oct 20, 2020 · 5 shares · 6,318 followers View post →
Barrak Alahmad
@Barrak1 · X

RT @ADA_Journals: Fasting Blood Glucose and COVID-19 Severity: Nonlinearity Matters Results argue for strict #glucose management on admiss…

Oct 20, 2020 · 5 shares · 3,767 followers View post →
حمد محمد ياسين| Hamad Yaseen
@HamadYaseen · X

RT @ADA_Journals: Fasting Blood Glucose and COVID-19 Severity: Nonlinearity Matters Results argue for strict #glucose management on admiss…

Oct 20, 2020 · 5 shares · 18,317 followers View post →
Abdullah Al-Shammari | عبدالله أحمد الشمري
@AlephAlshammari · X

RT @ADA_Journals: Fasting Blood Glucose and COVID-19 Severity: Nonlinearity Matters Results argue for strict #glucose management on admiss…

Oct 20, 2020 · 5 shares · 7,345 followers View post →
ADA Professional Publications
@ADA_Pubs · X

Fasting Blood Glucose and COVID-19 Severity: Nonlinearity Matters Results argue for strict #glucose management on admission. Even a small increase within normal range of FBG may cause a substantial increase in risk of ICU admission for #COVID19 patients. https://t.co/t0AhmOvrKG https://t.co/huu3vJF7eY

Oct 20, 2020 · 5 likes · 5 shares · 10,613 followers View post →
Dr.ドクター | 糖尿病専門医Youtuber
@Dr_doctor_DM · X

Fasting Blood Glucose and COVID-19 Severity: Nonlinearity Matters https://t.co/3W5ChnAWOM

Oct 20, 2020 · 1 like · 2,827 followers View post →
Fad
@fadrad · X

RT @Barrak1: *Alert to diabetologists* In this paper, we show that conventional ways (using clinical glucose cut-offs) is NOT enough The…

Oct 18, 2020 · 5 shares · 12 followers View post →
Melissa Fiffer, PhD
@MelissaFiffer · X

RT @Barrak1: *Alert to diabetologists* In this paper, we show that conventional ways (using clinical glucose cut-offs) is NOT enough The…

Oct 15, 2020 · 5 shares · 752 followers View post →
epibot
@epi_twit · X

RT @Barrak1: *Alert to diabetologists* In this paper, we show that conventional ways (using clinical glucose cut-offs) is NOT enough The…

Oct 15, 2020 · 5 shares · 3,132 followers View post →
Abdullah Al-Shammari | عبدالله أحمد الشمري
@AlephAlshammari · X

RT @Barrak1: *Alert to diabetologists* In this paper, we show that conventional ways (using clinical glucose cut-offs) is NOT enough The…

Oct 15, 2020 · 5 shares · 7,345 followers View post →
حمد محمد ياسين| Hamad Yaseen
@HamadYaseen · X

RT @Barrak1: *Alert to diabetologists* In this paper, we show that conventional ways (using clinical glucose cut-offs) is NOT enough The…

Oct 15, 2020 · 5 shares · 18,317 followers View post →
Barrak Alahmad
@Barrak1 · X

*Alert to diabetologists* In this paper, we show that conventional ways (using clinical glucose cut-offs) is NOT enough The odds ratios will change depending on your cutoffs, and will miss important trends Classic risk assessment concepts! #epitwitter https://t.co/8PHEfT2wP7 https://t.co/gLDbLe0951

Oct 15, 2020 · 8 likes · 5 shares · 3,767 followers View post →