New-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus triggered by SARS-CoV-2 infection in a patient with Hashimoto thyroiditis: a case report

Abstract

New onset type 1 diabetes mellitus is an uncommon but possible complication triggered by SARSCoV- 2 infection. Metabolic inflammation supported by cytokine storm leading to pancreatic beta cells destruction is the most probable link between COVID-19 and diabetes. Here, we describe the case of a 51-year-old female suffering from Hashimoto thyroiditis, who came to our attenction for new onset polyuria-polydipsia syndrome associated to hyperglycemia after a mild form of COVID- 19 recognized two months before and already recovered. Type 1 diabetes was diagnosed.

Keywords

• Diabetes
• SARS-CoV-2
• COVID-19
• hyperglycemia
• glutamic acid decarboxylase-65 autoantibodies.