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Published Oct 30, 2023

#1051 T1 After Covid

Charis shares her journey of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes following a COVID infection, delving into the intertwined personal and systemic challenges of managing a chronic illness in a post-pandemic world. Insights cover the philosophical reflections on humanity, societal behaviors, and the crucial role of community support and healthcare system responses in coping with such life-altering changes.
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  • Diagnosis Journey

    Charis shares her unexpected journey to a type 1 diabetes diagnosis following a COVID infection. Initially, she experienced puzzling symptoms like slurred speech and extreme fatigue, which led her mother to insist on a hospital visit 1. In the ER, Charis was shocked to learn she was becoming diabetic, a revelation that was difficult to process amidst her other symptoms 2.

    I am so sorry. You are becoming diabetic. And I don't think this is type two.

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    This diagnosis was a turning point, marking the beginning of her journey with type 1 diabetes.

       

    COVID Link

    The potential link between COVID and diabetes is a topic of growing interest. Charis, with her background in microbiology and public health, discusses studies suggesting that COVID may double the risk of developing diabetes within six months post-infection 3. The scientific community is divided on whether the virus directly attacks beta cells, but the correlation is undeniable 4.

    There's all these studies out. I find them interesting. I don't know if that's what caused me to get it. I think it is.

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    This ongoing research highlights the need for further investigation into the long-term impacts of COVID on autoimmune conditions.

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