Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic substantially complicates the usual challenges for patients with diabetes in Latin America
Highlights
– First, it is evident that in the framework of the COVID-19 pandemic in LACs, universal coverage and financial health protection is not being effective in protecting patients with diabetes [3]
– Secondly, something was mentioned by Ugliara et al [1], we must highlight the impact of COVID-19 on compliance with self-care guidelines recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) [6], and on adherence to control and Pharmacotherapy
It is interesting to highlight the impact on self-care guidelines on: HbA1c control, foot examination, eye examination, lipid panel, influenza immunization, blood pressure control, and dental examination
Summary
– First, it is evident that in the framework of the COVID-19 pandemic in LACs, universal coverage and financial health protection is not being effective in protecting patients with diabetes [3].
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