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Personalizing care for diabetic older adults during the pandemic

A viewpoint article published in the peer-reviewed journal, JAMA Internal Medicine, succinctly addresses the challenges faced by older adults with diabetes (who are at highest risk of adverse outcomes from COVID-19) and provides strategies and practical tips for handling these challenges. The authors note that the disruption of normal routines plus social distancing have "greatly affected" these individuals and their ability to access and receive health care, obtain diabetes medications and supplies, and maintain a healthy lifestyle and social connections."

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