In a qualitative study published in Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare led by third-year UNC School of Medicine student Lily Hale, primary care providers and endocrine specialty clinicians reported that people with diabetes experienced increased mental health symptoms, increased financial challenges, and positive and negative changes in self-care routines due to COVID-19.
According to providers, pandemic provided challenges, opportunities for diabetes patients
In a qualitative study published in Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare led by third-year UNC School of Medicine student Lily Hale, primary care providers and endocrine specialty clinicians reported that people with diabetes experienced increased mental health symptoms, increased financial challenges, and positive and negative changes in self-care routines due to COVID-19.