Erin Black of CNBC and also a type 1 diabetic herself, speaks to physicians and others in the diabetes community why people with diabetes are a higher risk of complications if they become infected with Covid 19
There’s a lot of information out there right now about people with diabetes being more susceptible to the coronavirus, but it’s not entirely true. Dr. Edelman explains who is really at risk and why.
Dr. Steven Edelman is one of the nation’s top endocrinologist (diabetes specialist). Dr. Edelman has been a type1 diabetic himself for over 40 years.
Dr. David Ahn, Endocrinologist and Medical director at Hoag Hospital's Mary and Dick Allen Diabetes Center explains safety measures for people with diabetes and Covid 19.
In response to the financial hit many people with diabetes are taking due to the Covid 19 pandemic, Eli Lilly is lowering the cost for most of its insulin products to $35 a month for anyone with commercial insurance or those who lack health coverage altogether. For more information, visit: Eli Lilly Insulin.