Case Report: SARS-CoV-2-associated immune dysfunction manifesting as concurrent fulminant type 1 diabetes mellitus and subacute thyroiditis
This case suggests that SARS-CoV-2 may induce dual-gland damage through immune injury mediated by angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptor and cytokine storms. Clinicians should be vigilant for acute hyperglycemia and neck pain following SARS-CoV-2 infection. Serial monitoring of blood glucose and thyroid-related parameters is essential as early intervention may improve prognosis.
Authors
- Hongxia Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8890-6373)
- Jie Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9163-3898)
- Lian Zhong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0415-9935)
- Fang Wei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0826-8162)
- Huanping Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4080-3329)
Institutions
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-08-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1644656
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00