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At a local hospital, a person in their mid-40s, with type 2 diabetes was admitted for treatment of COVID-19 and Diabetes Ketoacidosis (DKA). An insulin drip was started and their SGLT-2 Inhibitor was stopped. Why are people with type 2 and COVID-19 going into DKA and how is this impacting outcomes?

A person with type 1 diabetes calls into a rural health clinic and says they are running a temperature, having difficulty breathing and can’t get their blood sugars below 300. The diabetes specialist instructs them to go to the hospital. What supplies should they take in case they are admitted to the hospital?

How do we help prepare people with diabetes for the possibility of hospitalization and what are best practices to care for people with diabetes and COVID-19 in the hospital setting?

What instruction do we provide for people with diabetes if they get sick and are wondering if they need to go to the hospital?

In this newsletter, our goal is to answer these questions based on the opinions of experts in the field and the best information to date.

In addition, we are excited to share information on drone delivery of insulin, mask making and the opportunity to celebrate the AADE (ADCES) Educator of the Year, Dr. Diana Isaacs.

Lastly, please let CMS (Medicare) know that RNs and Pharmacists need to be considered as providers of DSME telehealth services. Now, more than ever, we need all hands on deck.

Thank you everyone. Take extra good care of yourselves.

Beverly

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