Living and working environments are important determinants of glycemic control in patients with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic: A retrospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To investigate (1) the association of lifestyle changes and living and working conditions with glycemic control and (2) whether treatment was intensified appropriately in patients with diabetes under the first COVID-19 state of emergency in Japan.

Materials and methods

A total of 321 participants were included. Participants completed a questionnaire regarding lifestyle changes, including diet, physical activity, and living and working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The change in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels was estimated before (June 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019) and during (June 1, 2020 to August 31, 2020) the pandemic. Factors associated with changes in HbA1c levels were examined by multiple linear regression analysis. The proportion of patients who received t

SUBMITTER: Terakawa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9153838 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature