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How COVID upended the lives of children with Type 1 diabetes

Living with diabetes was already difficult for children. COVID has made things worse

06/28/2021

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How COVID upended the lives of children with Type 1 diabetes

Clip: 6/28/2021 | 6m 58sVideo has Closed Captions

Living with diabetes was already difficult for children. COVID has made things worse

For many families of kids with diabetes, returning to normal life as states reopen is not an option. A recent study from the University of South Alabama found diabetic kids’ average blood sugar levels increased during quarantine — likely due to a change in routine, lack of exercise and increased stress. The worst outcomes were among Black and economically disadvantaged children. John Yang reports.

06/28/2021

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