Some COVID-19 survivors are developing diabetes. Experts don't know why.

A paramedic checking the blood sugar levels of a diabetes patient.
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Experts have found that some COVID-19 patients are developing type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
It's not clear whether diabetes could be a permanent side effect of coronavirus infection.
People with autoimmune disorders, prediabetes, or obesity have high risks of COVID-19 complications.
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Diabetes is known to be a risk factor for severe cases of COVID-1