Telemedical Approaches to Managing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus During COVID-19: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 2019, a new coronavirus emerged in China, and the disease caused by the virus (COVID-19) was rapidly classified as a pandemic. Pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are considered to be at risk for severe COVID-19. In the context of the pandemic, there are serious concerns regarding adverse effects on maternal and neonatal outcomes for women with GDM. Effective treatments for patients with GDM are therefore particularly important. Due to contact restrictions and infection risks, digital approaches such as telemedicine are suitable alternatives.

Objective

This systematic review aims to summarize currently available evidence on maternal and offspring outcomes of pregnant women with GDM and COVID-19 and to examine telemedical interventions to imp

SUBMITTER: Eberle C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8345174 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature