29 Jan 2026 • According to a study, adults with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection were more likely to develop type 2 diabetes in the months following illness.

Among more than 3 million individuals analyzed, new-onset diabetes occurred in 5.69% of patients with RSV versus 2.48% of matched controls, translating to more than two-fold higher risk (HR 2.684). Diabetes incidence rose sharply within the first three months after RSV infection (HR 2.697) and remained elevated at six months (HR 2.271).

Patients recovering from RSV—particularly middle-aged adults—may benefit from closer metabolic monitoring in the months after infection.

Source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice | Read full story