A Case of Possible SARS-COV-2 Induced Beta-Cell Failure

2021 
Background: There are several known viral triggers of ketosis-prone diabetes, including SARS-1 and HHV-81,2 SARS-COV-2 can bind ACE-2 receptors on the beta-cell causing destruction and acute impairment of insulin secretion3 There is accruing evidence to suggest that COVID-19 infection can worsen preexisting diabetes or induce new disease4
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