Scientists estimate higher rate of new-onset diabetes after #COVID than in general population
Of 4.4 million COVID-19 patients, 1.4% had new-onset diabetes, with 0.8% being type 2 and 0.02% type 1.
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/scientists-estimate-higher-rate-new-onset-diabetes-after-covid-general-population
Of 4.4 million COVID-19 patients, 1.4% had new-onset diabetes, with 0.8% being type 2 and 0.02% type 1.
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/scientists-estimate-higher-rate-new-onset-diabetes-after-covid-general-population
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A NYT article:
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/22/health/viral-infections-autoimmune-covid.html?unlocked_article_code=1.FU8.QckJ.N88TSA2mUjbT&smid=url-share
Excerpt:
Background: Regulatory T cells (Tregs) play a central role in the maintenance of self-tolerance. Animal and in vitro studies suggest that vitamin D is involved in reducing the risk of autoimmunity by modulating Tregs.
Date: January 3, 2022
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/12/211230130944.htm
Excerpt:
All those with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection had elevated levels of autoantibodies.