Ep 16 – Diabetes and COVID-19 related mortality in England: an interview with Partha Kar

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Ep 16 – Diabetes and COVID-19 related mortality in England: an interview with Partha Kar

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May 26, 2020

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Kevin discusses the findings of NHS research on COVID-19 in people with diabetes with study author Professor Partha Kar, National Specialty Advisor – Diabetes with NHS England.

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May 26, 2020

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Ep 16 – Diabetes and COVID-19 related mortality in England: an interview with Partha Kar

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