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

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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.

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U.S. & Canada
Tags
Type 1 diabetes, Juvenile Diabetes, youth health care
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