Faculty Sponsor

Jana Stedman, PA-C

College

Nursing

Department/Program

Physician Assistant Program

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Symposium Date

Summer 7-24-2024

Abstract

Objective: Incidence rates of new-onset Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus have been increasing over time, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic. This research paper aims to investigate whether the COVID-19 vaccine is associated with a higher risk of developing Type 1 Diabetes.

Methods: Data was gathered through a literature review of five evidence-based studies sourced from online databases PubMed and Summon. Only studies with adults 18 years and older who were either vaccinated against or exposed to COVID-19, and without a prior diabetes diagnosis, were included. The outcome of interest was the incidence of Type 1 Diabetes after exposure to COVID-19 or after vaccination.

Results: Five evidence-based studies were identified and evaluated. Among the cases, three indicated that Type 1 Diabetes incidence was increased due to exposure to the COVID-19 antigen. Two case studies implied that the onset of disease followed COVID-19 vaccination. Conclusions: Given the absence of causal studies, COVID-19 vaccination can not be directly correlated to the development of Type 1 Diabetes; the potential risks associated with the vaccination do not outweigh its established benefits.

Keywords: COVID-19 vaccination, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, SARS-CoV2, autoimmune conditions, mechanism of vaccination, immunity

Biographical Information about Author(s)

Jordan LaChappelle has a special interest in both pediatric and family medicine and plans to work in one of these fields following graduation. She will be presenting on “The Relationship between the COVID-19 Vaccination and the Development of Type 1 Diabetes” because she has a special interest in the pathophysiology of Type 1 Diabetes.

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