July 26, 2022 / Conditions & Complications / COVID/Sars-Cov-2 / Education & Advocacy / Pharmaceuticals / Research / Beginner / Child / Healthcare Professionals / Pregnant women / Type 1 / Type 2
Can COVID actually cause diabetes?
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Recent research that has been ongoing throughout the pandemic has demonstrated that the Sars-CoV-2 virus, otherwise known as COVID-19, is capable of causing new onset diabetes in adults and children.
Interesting facts:
- Adults are 40% more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes after having COVID-19
- Children are up to 30% more likely to develop Type 1 diabetes
Read more from GoodRx.com to learn what providers know so far:
