Abstract
Background: Emergence of new diabetes mellitus cases, after infection with SARS Co-V2 is a serious concern. Understanding them and then following up these cases can enrich our knowledge about the etiopathogenesis of diabetes mellitus, and the diabetogenicity of these viral infections. Observation: We had a series of adult Covid 19 cases in our hospitals in north India, during the early summer 2021. They did not have prediabetes or any predilection to develop diabetes. On admission, they had high blood sugar and needed insulin. After discharge from hospital, they needed insulin or oral antidiabetic drugs. Eight weeks into follow up, these cases still needed antidiabetic medicines. Methods: Observational prospective study. Analysis of the past medical history, and comparison with the acute covid and post covid illness. Results:The analysis of these cases shows that the SARS CoV2 infection results in diabetogenic changes leading to new onset diabetes. Conclusion: Diagnosis of new onset diabetes must be kept in mind with every case of SARS CoV-2 infection, even after full recovery from acute covid -19.
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