Abstract:Hispanic individuals are disproportionally impacted by type 2 diabetes (T2D) and COVID-19 compared to non-Hispanic White individuals. Notably, T2D is associated with greater COVID-19 disease severity and mortality; however, with good glucose control, prognosis improves. During the COVID-19 pandemic, N=172 Hispanic patients with T2D hospitalized near the US/Mexico border in California were randomized to receive Dulce Digital-COVID Aware (DD-CA) texting platform or usual care. The DD-CA program provides cultural… Show more
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