Decoding the Link between COVID-19 and Endocrinology

Decoding the Link between COVID-19 and Endocrinology

Episode 3: the eXpand Podcast
with Dr. Akshay Jain

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Endocrine diseases like diabetes and obesity can weaken the body’s immunity and its ability to heal, potentially exacerbating the effects of COVID-19.

In today’s episode of the eXpand Podcast, we will focus on the relationship between these and COVID-19.

The discussion covers how these conditions can affect the body’s response to the virus, the potential for long-term complications, and the importance of preventive measures.

Our guest is Dr. Akshay Jain, Clinical Instructor in the Division of Endocrinology at the University of British Columbia.

Today you’ll learn about:

  • The connection between endocrine diseases and COVID-19.
  • The importance of managing endocrine diseases in the context of COVID-19.
  • The role of lifestyle factors and the importance of preventive measures.
  • The potential for long-term complications of COVID-19 in people with endocrine diseases.

Resources to go deeper:

For Closed Captions: Watch on YouTube and turn on “CC.” For instructions to turn on closed captions, click here.

Learn more about COVID-19: https://chroniclungdiseases.com/en/resources/covid-19/

COVID-19 Management courses:

This season has been sponsored by a medical education grant from Moderna Biopharma Canada Corporation.

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  • Post published:February 5, 2024
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