# RKS: DIABETES AFTER COVID? - Do Not Be Surprised!
# RKS: DIABETES AFTER COVID? - DO NOT BE SURPRISED! 1st December 2022 POST-COVID DIABETES? BE GRATEFUL TO YOUR LADY LUCK IF HAVE ESCAPED Dear Reader, It is general knowledge that when diabetics having COVID-19 infection they are more likely to suffer from graver consequences. However, what is more startling is the revelation that infection with novel coronavirus (nCoV-2 / SARS-CoV-2) itself can cause type 2 or even type 1 diabetes mellitus (T2DM / T1DM)!! There are 2 unfavourable outcomes post the COVID-19 disease: Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 or PASC: A label for those who suffer from symptoms after COVID-19 and leading to a longer period of recovery. Post-COVID-19 Conditions. Post–COVID-19 conditions are defined as new, returning, or ongoing health problems occurring ≥4 weeks after being infected with SARS-CoV-2. Since India is labelled as the 'World Capital of Diabetes' it is discerning to have a situation wherein the COVID-19 pandemic has been reported to contribute