SAN ANTONIO – Keeping safe from COVID-19 is a challenge, but the stakes are even higher for people with diabetes, who are at greater risk of being hospitalized or even dying. That’s why it’s vital to keep up with treatment during the pandemic. Like 34 million Americans, Hasa Kingo has diabetes. “That was really an uncertain and challenging thing for me because I was so used to the process of going to see my endocrinologist every few weeks and months to manage my diabetes and make sure everything was under control,” Kingo said. If you are exposed to the coronavirus or test positive for COVID-19, it’s crucial to stay in touch with your doctor.

SAN ANTONIO – Social media is for more than sharing pet pics and political fights. As people have been scrolling through the pandemic, scammers have been ripping them off for millions of dollars, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Reports of losses due to social media scams have more than tripled in the last year. If you see an ad on your social media feed, don’t depend on the comments for validation. To protect yourself from scammers lurking on social media, experts advise the following: