Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on glycemic control in type 1 diabetes.
Arch Pediatr
; 29(1): 27-29, 2022 Jan.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1561682
ABSTRACT
AIM:
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced governments to impose lockdown policies, thus impacting patients with chronic diseases, such as type 1 diabetes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of lockdown on glycemic control in type 1 diabetes patients. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
We retrospectively evaluated patients using a continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion device during the nationwide lockdown. Children and adolescents aged 2-18 years followed up at the Pediatric Endocrinology Unit of Hospitalar São João in Portugal were included in the study. We collected data on the age, weight, insulin doses, and glycemic control of the patients before and after the restrictions.RESULTS:
The study included 100 patients, 59 males, with a mean age of 12.5 years. Baseline data showed a suboptimal glycemic control with a median HbA1c of 7.9%. The lockdown was associated with an increase in the body mass index (BMI) of all patients (p = 0.009), particularly girls and older teenagers. Metabolic control deteriorated in the 10-13 age group (p = 0.03), with a 0.4% increase in HbA1c.CONCLUSION:
To date, this is the largest study on the impact of lockdown on type 1 diabetes in patients using an insulin pump. The results highlight the importance of physical activity, parental supervision, and continuation of healthcare assistance through telemedicine in young individuals with type 1 diabetes.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Quarantine
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
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Pandemics
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Glycemic Control
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COVID-19
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Hypoglycemic Agents
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Insulin
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Arch Pediatr
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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