Weight loss in subjects with type 2 diabetes before and after SARS- CoV2 infection - A retrospective observational study

Objectives. As weight modification during the COVID-19 pandemic was reported in several circumstances, we aimed to assess the body composition changes using bio impedance in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) during this period. Materials and Methods. We conducted an observational, retrospective study, from January 2021- June 2021, in two outpatient clinics, enrolling all patients with T2DM and SARS-CoV2 infection that presented for evaluation after the infection. Blood tests (serum creatinine, urea, blood glucose, lipid profile, transaminases, HbA1c) were available before the onset of infection as well as at an interval of 1-3 months post-infection. Results. From a total of 118 patients, 101 subjects were eligible, 50.5% males. 68.6% had a mild form of SARS-CoV2 infection. There is a significant decrease in mean weight (91.9 ± 26.00 kg before and 90.00 ± 23.00 kg after infection vs. control, p