Table 3.

Indications of Hospitalization vs Home Management in Diabetic Patients with COVID-19

Diabetes Mellitus with COVID-19 Disease
Who Can Be Treated at Home1	Indication for Hospitalization33,34
Mild COVID-19 cases having uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infection with non-specific symptoms (such as fever, fatigue, cough with or without sputum, sore throat, nasal congestion, anorexia, malaise, or headache).	Blood glucose >15 mmol/l (>270 mg/dL) on repeated measurements. Ketones in urine. Excessive thirst. Vomiting or diarrhea persist for more than 6 hours. Unable to take food and drinks for 6 hours. Weight loss of ≥2.5 kg during the illness. Rapid breathing. Abdominal pain. Reduced level of consciousness (drowsiness). Co-existing serious morbidities. Clinical feature of moderate, severe and critical Covid-19 cases