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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Andrew Gregory Health editor

Disruption to diabetes care during Covid threatens thousands, charity warns

blood test for diabetes patient
‘Life-saving care’ such as regular blood tests must get ‘back on track’, said the Diabetes UK chief executive, Chris Askew. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Thousands of lives are being put at risk due to delays and disruption in diabetes care, according to a damning report that warns patients have been “pushed to the back of the queue” during the Covid-19 pandemic.

There are 4.9 million people living with diabetes in the UK, and almost half had difficulties managing their condition last year, according to a survey of 10,000 patients by the charity Diabetes UK.

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