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I have type 1 diabetes, and i just wondered whether it would be possible to just have mild symptoms of coronavirus with diabetes? 80% have only mild symptoms, are any of these people diabetic?

Q: i have type 1 diabetes, and i just wondered whether it would be possible to just have mild symptoms of coronavirus with diabetes? 80% have only mild symptoms, are any of these people diabetic?

Corona&amp;Diabetes: It is certainly possible for a diabetic to have only mild symptoms although diabetics are generally at higher risk for more severe disease.

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Corona&Diabetes: It is certainly possible for a diabetic to have only mild symptoms although diabetics are generally at higher risk for more severe disease.

Answered 3/29/2020

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A member asked:

I have type 1 diabetes, and i just wondered whether it would be possible to just have mild symptoms of coronavirus with diabetes? 80% have only mild symptoms, are any of these people diabetic?

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Dr. Vijaya Sikand answered

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