COVID increases risk of type 2 diabetes, reveals study - India TV News

3/23/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 1 month ago
by Health Desk
by Health Desk
SARS-CoV-2 infection may lead to a strong release of pro-inflammatory signalling substances (cytokines). Activation of the immune system may persist for months after a SARS-CoV-2 infection and impair insulin effectiveness (muscle, fat cells, liver).
People who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes! Following a Covid infection, reduced numbers of insulin secretory granules in beta cells and impaired glucose-stimula… [+2629 chars]
full article...