Metabolic Benefit of Teleconsultation for Diabetes Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A French Observational Prospective Study.
Telemed J E Health
; 2022 Aug 09.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2300031
ABSTRACT
Aim:
To investigate the impact of teleconsultation on glycemic control in patients with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods:
In this observational prospective study, the main outcome was the comparison of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) between patients with or without teleconsultation at 6-month follow-up.Results:
From March 17 to May 31, 2020, 610 patients were included, 456 were followed-up using Teleconsultation présent (TC+) and 154 not using No Teleconsultation (TC-). Patients of TC+ Group were younger, 57 ± 17 versus 65 ± 15.5 years (p < 0.001), with a lower body mass index, 28 ± 6.2 kg/m2 versus 30 ± 5.8 kg/m2, compared to those of TC- Group (p < 0.001). HbA1c were comparable between the two groups 7.35 ± 0.27% for TC+ versus 7.48 ± 0.22% for TC- Group. At 6-month follow-up, HbA1c was lower in TC+ versus TC- Group 7.21 ± 0.15% versus 7.6 ± 0.18% (p = 0.004).Conclusion:
Our findings point toward the feasibility and usefulness of teleconsultation for the follow-up of patients with diabetes in such exceptional circumstances.
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Language:
English
Journal subject:
Medical Informatics
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Health Services
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Tmj.2022.0090
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