Retrospective study on the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on patients with type 2 diabetes in Northern Jordan.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

During COVID-19 pandemic, complete lockdown of cities was one of the measures implemented by governments worldwide. Lockdown had a significant impact on people's lifestyles and access and utilisation of health services. This study aimed to assess the impact of the lockdown on glycaemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Design and setting

This was a retrospective study, electronic medical records at a leading University Hospital in Northern Jordan were used to extract study data.

Participants

All outpatients with T2DM.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), blood glucose and lipid profile for patients with T2DM, 6 months before and 6 months after the full COVID-19 lockdown.

Results

A total

SUBMITTER: Alyahya MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9644081 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature