Scientists: Coronavirus contributes to the development of diabetes

Coronavirus infection contributes to the development of diabetes in patients who are not sick to them before infection. To such conclusion the group of scientists from the University of Melbourne, king’s College London and several other research institutions, says New England Journal of Medicine.

Experts found that the protein ACE-2, providing the penetration of coronavirus in cells, affects the organs responsible for glucose metabolism. While not yet established, is evolving in patients with COVID-19 diabetes disease new species or belongs to the two previously known types. Research continues.

According to recent reports, the world over 7.9 zarazeny COVID-19, died over 433 thousand people.

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