Diabetes during COVID-19 Pneumonia in a 16-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report in Cameroon  

作　　者：Ritha Mbono Betoko Charlotte Eposse Suzanne Sap Betsy Bate Gaelle Ntsoli Hassanatou Iyawa Calixte Ida Penda Ritha Mbono Betoko;Charlotte Eposse;Suzanne Sap;Betsy Bate;Gaelle Ntsoli;Hassanatou Iyawa;Calixte Ida Penda(Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon;Laquintinie Douala Hospital, Douala, Cameroon;Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Yaound, Cameroon)

机构地区：[1]Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon [2]Laquintinie Douala Hospital, Douala, Cameroon [3]Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Yaound, Cameroon

出　　处：《Open Journal of Pediatrics》2024年第4期712-718,共7页儿科学期刊（英文）

摘　　要：Background: Diabetes is a known risk factor for susceptibility and severity of COVID-19 infection. It may also be a complication of COVID-19. Many hypotheses have been proposed to explain this condition. It may be due to the effect of SARS-CoV-2 on β cells or drug-related side effects. In children, there is a paucity of data on the burden of this complication. Objective: We aimed to report a case of secondary diabetes during COVID-19 in a pediatric unit. Case Presentation: A 16-year-old girl presented with severe respiratory distress. She was treated for COVID-19 infection with antibiotics and corticosteroids. On day 6 of treatment, she developed polyuria and polydipsia. A random blood glucose test showed hyperglycaemia. The diagnosis of secondary diabetes was maintained. Conclusion: Covid-19 infection can be complicated by diabetes in children. It is essential to monitor blood glucose levels regularly.Background: Diabetes is a known risk factor for susceptibility and severity of COVID-19 infection. It may also be a complication of COVID-19. Many hypotheses have been proposed to explain this condition. It may be due to the effect of SARS-CoV-2 on β cells or drug-related side effects. In children, there is a paucity of data on the burden of this complication. Objective: We aimed to report a case of secondary diabetes during COVID-19 in a pediatric unit. Case Presentation: A 16-year-old girl presented with severe respiratory distress. She was treated for COVID-19 infection with antibiotics and corticosteroids. On day 6 of treatment, she developed polyuria and polydipsia. A random blood glucose test showed hyperglycaemia. The diagnosis of secondary diabetes was maintained. Conclusion: Covid-19 infection can be complicated by diabetes in children. It is essential to monitor blood glucose levels regularly.

关 键 词：Covid-19 DIABETES Adolescents 

分 类 号：R58[医药卫生—内分泌]