Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on HbA_1c management and results in pediatric and adult outpatients with diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Diabetes mellitus intensify the risks and complications related to COVID-19 infection. A major effect of the pandemic has been a drastic reduction of in-person visits. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on HbA_1c management and results among pediatric and adult outpatients with diabetes, considering the laboratory and point-of-care testing (POCT) HbA_1c measurements.

Methods

Observational retrospective study including patients from pediatric and adult diabetes units was conducted. HbA_1c results obtained in the laboratory and POCT over 3 years (2019-2021) were collected from the laboratory information system.

Results

After the lockdown, the number of HbA_1c plummeted. Children re

SUBMITTER: Oliver P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10197181 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature