Doctors say many of the COVID-19 fatalities in the Rio Grande Valley have been people with underlying conditions - diabetes in particular.

Every five years the U.S Department of Agriculture and Health and Human Services sets new dietary guidelines. But 2020 is unique, with COVID-19 the Rio Grande Valley Diabetes Association is asking the federal government to consider the Valley’s issues now more than ever.

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