COVID Increases Your Chance Of Diabetes In New York, How To Avoid

A newly-published report says there's a likely link between COVID and diabetes.

But there are a few ways you can try and protect yourself.

Link Between COVID And Diabetes

Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine report that the virus that causes COVID-19 can induce "new cases of diabetes" and "worsens complications" in people who already have diabetes.

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“There has long been a hypothesis in the field that certain viral infections may trigger type 1 diabetes," the study's co-author Dr. Shuibing Chen stated. “But we were able to show how this happens in the context of COVID-19 infection.”

Many Won't Get Another COVID Vaccine

This study comes out as a growing number of people have decided to not get another COVID vaccine. A recent survey found that 56 percent will get a flu shot this season, but only 43 percent plan to get a COVID booster.

About 33 percent report getting a COVID shot in the past, but don't plan to again.

The FDA has approved the season's updated Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. The updated vaccines are designed to target the KP.2 strain and are approved for those 12 years and older.

Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Returns

Health officials recommend getting vaccinated to reduce the spread of COVID. Another way is to test at home if you're feeling sick.

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The good news is that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is restarting its free at-home COVID-19 tests offer. Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home tests, officials note.

You can now order four free COVID tests through the COVIDTests.gov website.

As a test, I just ordered mine. It took me less than 30 seconds to place a free order.

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Once an order is placed, the U.S. Postal Service ships the test kits directly to your home. It's unclear how long shipping will take.

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