Caring for patients with diabetes during COVID-19 pandemic: Important considerations for pharmacists.

Authors :: Elnaem MH
Cheema E
Source :: Research in social & administrative pharmacy : RSAP [Res Social Adm Pharm] 2021 Jan; Vol. 17 (1), pp. 1938-1941. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 May 31.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: The current pandemic of the COVID-19 infection, coupled with the increased global burden of diabetes, has imposed significant challenges to the healthcare providers in providing effective and sustained care to patients with diabetes during the ongoing pandemic. It is, therefore, important for healthcare providers to understand and follow the recommended changes in the delivery of care, lifestyle modifications, and pharmacotherapy to ensure optimal care to the patients during and post-pandemic era. This commentary aims to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on diabetes care and the important considerations for pharmacists during this pandemic.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Diabetes Mellitus epidemiology
Humans
Pharmaceutical Services organization & administration
Professional Role
COVID-19
Delivery of Health Care organization & administration
Diabetes Mellitus therapy
Pharmacists organization & administration

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