COVID-19 has posed several challenges in healthcare-access, especially for people with pre-existing clinical conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, lipidemia, and cancer. In patients with diabetes, blood glucose monitoring is crucial as hyperglycemic conditions can lead to immune dysfunction. Additionally, COVID-19 infection may lead to several issues in the management of diabetic patients, especially with the use of antidiabetics such as sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors.
However, healthcare providers have tried to overcome these challenges through the exchange of knowledge and thorough discussions with the aid of online portals. Docplexus , one of the largest online communities of doctors, in association with DocRed , our global partner, took this opportunity to organize an exclusive event on the occasion of World Diabetes Day. The event hosted a distinguished panel of…