Find information on: COVID-19 Vaccine | New Visitor Guidelines DOCTORS SERVICES LOCATIONS Home Newsroom COVID-19 update: Does COVID cause diabetes? COVID-19 update: Does COVID cause diabetes? November 12, 2021 COVID-19 continues to throw us new curves, and one of them is growing evidence of a troubling link that is beginning to emerge between COVID-19 infection and the development of diabetes. Dr. Carolina Solis-Herrera, endocrinologist with University Health’s Texas Diabetes Institute and division chief of endocrinology at UT Health San Antonio, describes what we are learning about COVID-19 and diabetes, in English and Spanish. Feel free to use this information in any of your reporting. COVID-19 Update: The Link Between COVID-19 and Diabetes Can COVID-19 cause diabetes? Dr. Carolina Solis-Herrera discusses new evidence that COVID-19 may inflame and damage the pancreas, which produces insulin and regulates the body’s blood sugar levels. COVID-19 Informe: La Relación Entre COVID-19 y Diabetes ¿Podría ser que el COVID-19 cause diabetes? La Dr. Carolina Solis-Herrera discute nuevas evidencias que muestran que el COVID-19 puede inflamar y dañar el páncreas, el cual produce insulina y regula los niveles de azúcar en la sangre del cuerpo. CONTACT MEDIA RELATIONS Call 210-358-2335 or email us for more information about University Health news. Blog Articles Fit At Home: Leg Exercises Nurse and exercise physiologist Irene Lopez from the Texas Diabetes I… View all articles View other related news by: DATE: 2021 FROM FALLUJAH BATTLEFIELD TO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, NAVY VETERAN FORGES LIFESAVING IDEA November 08, 2021 New surgical retractor design combines advantages of speed and exposure. Read full article COVID-19 VACCINES FOR CHILDREN 5-11 BEGIN AT WONDERLAND TODAY November 04, 2021 Parents and guardians can make an online appointment for their children to be vaccinated at our Won… Read full article UNIVERSITY HEALTH IS THE FIRST AND ONLY HEALTH ORGANIZATION IN TEXAS TO EARN THE TOP 2021 MOST WIRED DESIGNATION November 01, 2021 The digital transformation of health care is about improving quality, coordination of care, and hel… Read full article POST-COVID STUDY TO ENROLL 900 IN SOUTH TEXAS October 28, 2021 UT Health Science Center San Antonio, University Health, Laredo partners comprise the state’s only … Read full article View more news 4502 Medical Drive San Antonio, Texas 78229 210-358-4000 ABOUT US Contact Us Billing & Insurance Classes & Events Newsroom Notice of Adopted 2021 Tax Rate Public Notices & Reports Vendor Opportunities CAREERS Featured Jobs Benefits Nursing Physician Opportunties FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS Fellowship Programs Residency Programs Clinicals & Internships © COPYRIGHT 2021 UNIVERSITY HEALTH. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRIVACY POLICY NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES