Fewer diabetes patients are picking up their insulin prescriptions – another way the pandemic has delayed health care for many Posted byIsmaeel Yunusa November 12, 2021 Leave a comment on Fewer diabetes patients are picking up their insulin prescriptions – another way the pandemic has delayed health care for many World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14 marks an increase in diabetes deaths and new diagnoses as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hinder care for chronic conditions.