The impact of the covid-19 pandemic on perceived diabetes care and regulation, with a focus on ethnic minorities: a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting changes to diabetes care, especially concerning disease control, the use of (tele)consultation and lessons worth implementing to improve diabetes care, with a specific focus on ethnic minority groups.

Methods

A mixed-methods prospective cohort study among people with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) treated in primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey was sent regionally, including items related to teleconsultation and amount of contact with the healthcare professional. We conducted interviews based on the chronic care model with individuals from various ethnic backgrounds living in a deprived neighbourhood. Change in diabetes control (HbA1c, fasting glucose, LDL, systolic BP, B

SUBMITTER: van Grondelle SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11674499 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature