COVID-19 Vaccine Linked to Diabetes Risk After Infection

JAMA Network

About The Study: COVID-19 infection was associated with an increased risk of diabetes, with the results of this study suggesting that this risk persisted as the Omicron variant became predominant. Diabetes risk after COVID-19 infection was higher in unvaccinated than vaccinated patients, suggesting a benefit of vaccination.

Authors: Alan C. Kwan, M.D., M.Sc., of Cedars Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.55965)

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