Impact of lockdown for COVID-19 pandemic in Indian children and youth with type 1 diabetes from different socio-economic classes
Impact of lockdown for COVID-19 pandemic in Indian children and youth with type 1 diabetes from different socio-economic classes
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DOI:
10.1515/jpem-2020-0460
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发表时间:
2021-02-01
影响因子:
1.4
通讯作者:
Khadilkar, Anuradha
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作者:
Shah, Nikhil;Karguppikar, Madhura;Khadilkar, Anuradha
Objectives: In March 2020, lockdown was imposed in India to combat spread of Coronavirus, which was extended till 31st May. Implementation of lockdown and limited outdoor activities resulted in changes in routines of children with diabetes. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of lockdown on glycemic control, weight and body mass index (BMI) patterns of children with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) from different socio-economic (SE) classes.Methods: This observational study included 77 children and youth (5-20 years) with T1DM having disease duration of months. Demographic data and investigations were recorded at two time points (post lockdown when the children came for follow up, pre lockdown data from medical records).Results: Glycemic control improved (pre lockdown HbA1C 79.4 +/- 19.2 vs. post lockdown HbalC 74.5 +/- 16.9 mmol/mol, p