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Effect of COVID-19 on control of T1DM patients in Aseer region of Saudi Arabia.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Alqahtani MAA; Pediatric Endocrinologist, Diabetologist Specialized Medical Complex, Abha Head of Unit, Abha, Saudi Arabia.; Al Othman AO; Pediatric Endocrinologist, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.; Alqahtani AM; Pediatric Endocrinologist, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.; AlQahtani AMA; Emergency Department in Armed Forces Hospitals Southern Region, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.; Asiri FAM; PhD Genetics MSc Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.; Mesfer AM; Pediatric Endocrinologist, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.; Alshehri SD; Pediatric Endocrinologist, King Faisal Medical City, Abha, Saudi Arabia.; Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.; Al-Fifi SH; Pediatric Endocrinologist, King Faisal Medical City, Abha, Saudi Arabia.; Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Source
Publisher: Medknow Country of Publication: India NLM ID: 101610082 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 2249-4863 (Print) Linking ISSN: 22494863 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Family Med Prim Care Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2249-4863
Abstract
Background: The novel corona virus disease, also known as COVID-19, has emerged as a major health concern globally. Its association with comorbid condition has increased its mortality. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with increased risk of infection in comparison to general population. This risk is higher in type 1 DM that type 2 DM.
Methods: A cross sectional study was done in T1DM patients in whom a structured questionnaire was administered after lockdown. Data regarding social demographical variables, Information regarding sugar levels, psychological effects, changes in weight, exercise habits and other variables were included in the validated, electronic questionnaire. Ethic approval was obtained from the Diabetic center Abha, study duration was from January-2020 to October-2020.
Results: Out of 143 total patients (46.9%) were males while 53.1% were females. Mean ± S.D of age was obtained 29.6 ± 1.8. [Figure 1] depicted that 23% of the respondents were effected psychologically. [Figure 2] depicted that 80.4% used insulin as a treatment. [Figure 3] depicted that 8% of the respondents make an emergency visit to the health care centers for high rise in diabetes during lockdown.
Conclusion: COVID-19 and the lockdown affected the management of T1DM. It resulted in changes in lifestyle, compliance to medication, and psychological impact on the participant.
Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.
(Copyright: © 2021 Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care.)
Methods: A cross sectional study was done in T1DM patients in whom a structured questionnaire was administered after lockdown. Data regarding social demographical variables, Information regarding sugar levels, psychological effects, changes in weight, exercise habits and other variables were included in the validated, electronic questionnaire. Ethic approval was obtained from the Diabetic center Abha, study duration was from January-2020 to October-2020.
Results: Out of 143 total patients (46.9%) were males while 53.1% were females. Mean ± S.D of age was obtained 29.6 ± 1.8. [Figure 1] depicted that 23% of the respondents were effected psychologically. [Figure 2] depicted that 80.4% used insulin as a treatment. [Figure 3] depicted that 8% of the respondents make an emergency visit to the health care centers for high rise in diabetes during lockdown.
Conclusion: COVID-19 and the lockdown affected the management of T1DM. It resulted in changes in lifestyle, compliance to medication, and psychological impact on the participant.
Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.
(Copyright: © 2021 Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care.)