Overview

• U.S. cases are at recent record levels with deaths rising as FDA‑approved vaccines are deployed in phases to healthcare workers and older adults.
• The consumer pieces identify people with diabetes as at higher risk for severe coronavirus outcomes.
• The coverage reports that about 10% of the population has diabetes and roughly one in four of those individuals are unaware of their condition.
• Pre‑diabetes prevalence and progression risks are explained alongside prevention through diet and lifestyle, noting type II diabetes is highly preventable.
• Readers receive practical advice on quicker COVID recovery, healthier eating, and maintaining exercise routines in cold weather.