Episode Synopsis "Why psychosocial care matters: Supporting people with diabetes in the pandemic (with Michael Vallis)"

Health psychologist Michael Vallis, associate professor of family medicine at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, discusses the psychosocial impact of the pandemic on people with diabetes, and how healthcare professionals can identify and support those who are struggling. Find more on Medicine Matters diabetes

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