Beyond the virus: Ensuring continuity of care for people with diabetes during COVID-19

The current COVID-19 pandemic is a major concern for the diabetes community. A meta-analysis in China found that the proportions of people with COVID-19 and diabetes was 9.7% and that having diabetes resulted in a two-fold increased risk of having a severe case. Global guidance on confinement measures for the prevention of COVID-19 have a particular emphasis on vulnerable populations which include people with diabetes. These recommendations are coherent to avoid the spread of SARSCoV-2 infection, but are in contradiction with comprehensive diabetes care, which requires regular patient –provider interactions for patient education, prescriptions and possible management of complications or mental health.

Source: Primary Care Diabetes - May 29, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: David Beran, Sigiriya Aebischer Perone, Montserrat Castellsague Perolini, Fran çois Chappuis, Pierre Chopard, Dagmar M. Haller, Frédérique Jacquerioz Bausch, Hubert Maisonneuve, Nicolas Perone, Giacomo Gastaldi Tags: Commentary Source Type: research