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Exploring support needs of people living with diabetes during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic: insights from a UK survey.

Sarah SauchelliJulia BradleyClare Y EnglandAidan SearleAlex Whitmarsh
Published in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2021)
Adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic has strained the mental health and well-being of people living with diabetes. Diabetes care teams must receive assistance to support these individuals without risking further inequalities in access to healthcare. Equipping personal networks and employers with knowledge on diabetes and skills to support self-management may reduce the burden on the National Health Service.
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