High Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes Weakens Immunity by 40%

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HKUMed researchers discover high blood sugar severely compromises immune response in Type 2 diabetes patients through detailed analysis of 40 blood samples.

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Poorly managed diabetes patients show 40% decrease in Th1 cell functionality, crucial immune cells that fight viral infections.

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Blood glucose control maintains normal immune response, offering hope for Type 2 diabetes patients seeking protection against infections.

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Hong Kong faces rising diabetes concerns with one in ten adults affected by Type 2 diabetes and struggling with blood sugar management.

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COVID-19 death risk soars 10 times higher among diabetes patients with poor glucose control versus well-managed cases.

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Research unveils mechanism showing elevated glucose impairs CD4+T cell metabolism, degrading key transcription factor for Th1 cell development.

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Patient Kwok Ka's COVID-19 battle led to hospitalization with severe breathing difficulties, highlighting real-world impact of poor diabetes management.

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Study receives backing from Research Grants Council and Health Medical Research Fund to explore pharmaceutical solutions.

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Medical experts stress importance of monitoring HbA1c levels and medication compliance for infection protection in diabetes patients.

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