Evaluation of Kidney Function Characteristics of 250 COVID-19 Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease in Hilla Province

The etiology of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be attributed to severe acute respiratory disease caused by Coronavirus 2, often known as SARS-CoV-2. The impact of renal function on the prognosis of this condition remains uncertain despite its rapid global dissemination and significant morbidity and mortality. There is an association between decreased renal function and increased death rates in the whole population and a prognostic significance in the context of COVID-19. The prevalence of impaired renal function is frequently observed among the aged population, prompting our investigation into the possible implications of this condition on mortality rates. This study aimed to determine the risk factors and variables associated with COVID-19 in hospitals among patients with diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Study: During the period from February to April 2022, 250 people diagnosed with COVID-19 were admitted to Hilla Hospitals for Internal Medicine, located in Hilla province. The research encompassed a sample size of 250 people diagnosed with COVID-19, consisting of 130 males and 120 females. The age range of the participants ranged from 20 to 80 years. The mild-to-moderate category accounted for 170 cases, 68% of the total, while the severe category accounted for 80 cases, or 32%. The findings of the present investigation indicate significant alterations in blood parameters, including urea, creatinine, D-dimer, and blood glucose, in different stages of COVID-19 infection, namely mild, moderate and severe.