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Covid-19: Type 1 diabetes and Covid-19 link being investigated – BBC News
The Southern Trust recorded its highest annual total of Type 1 diabetes cases, prompting new research.
By Cormac CampbellBBC News NI South East Reporter
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A study is under way in the Southern Health Trust area to investigate possible links between Type 1 diabetes and Covid-19.
A consultant paediatrician said there has been an increase in the number of young people being diagnosed since the beginning of the pandemic.
Last year, the trust said there were 41 new cases, its highest yearly total on record.
Dr Sarinda Millar specialises in Type 1 diabetes in children and young…
