A very interesting article on how COVID-19 can affect diabetes explains that a group of Weill Cornell Medicine researchers has discovered that the coronavirus can not only trigger new cases of diabetes, but also aggravate symptoms in people who already have diabetes.
The study has identified as the active virus immune cells that destroy the beta cells of the pancreas, which are responsible for producing insulin.This can lead to serious complications in patients with diabetes.
From the beginning of the pandemic, it was observed that the COVID-19 affects several organs, including the pancreas.The researchers used an advanced model to understand how the virus causes these effects.
They found that pro -inflammatory macrophages, a type of immune cell, damage the beta cells of the pancreas by means of a process called pyroptosis.
This discovery could lead to the development of therapies that protect the pancreas in the future.Although it is still early for specific treatments, this research opens the door to new possibilities to prevent damage in patients with serious infections.
Those who have passed the COVID-19, during or after having it, have you noticed any additional affectation with diabetes?
I hope this information is useful and I encourage you to keep taking care and keep you informed.
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