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- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
He said: "Our report cannot fully establish causality between Covid-19 and the development of diabetes in this patient.
"But the virus' entry receptors - including ACE2 - are expressed on pancreatic beta-cells.
"Given the circumstances we suggest Covid-19 might negatively affect pancreatic function - perhaps through direct effects on beta-cells."
The findings published in British journal Nature Metabolism suggest the virus kills the cells - meaning insulin is no longer being made.
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"But the virus' entry receptors - including ACE2 - are expressed on pancreatic beta-cells.
"Given the circumstances we suggest Covid-19 might negatively affect pancreatic function - perhaps through direct effects on beta-cells."
The findings published in British journal Nature Metabolism suggest the virus kills the cells - meaning insulin is no longer being made.
Teen developed diabetes after contracting Covid-19
Professor Matthias Laudes said Covid-19 could damage the pancreas
www.walesonline.co.uk