How the Coronavirus Pandemic Has Affected Chronic Illnesses
The coronavirus pandemic has significantly changed the health landscape in the United States these past two years, especially when it comes to the management of chronic illnesses such as diabetes. The pandemic has raised the threat of more serious ailments for many individuals with underlying health conditions. This will likely contribute to an increase in mortality for some of the leading causes of death, including diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Robert Gabbay of the American Diabetes Association stated that most of the issues and conditions that need to be addressed with diabetes had been delayed for a long period, noting…
