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Review
. 2020 Jul-Aug;14(4):273-276.
doi: 10.1016/j.dsx.2020.04.001. Epub 2020 Apr 4.

Telemedicine for diabetes care in India during COVID19 pandemic and national lockdown period: Guidelines for physicians

Amerta Ghosh  1 , Ritesh Gupta  1 , Anoop Misra  2
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Telemedicine for diabetes care in India during COVID19 pandemic and national lockdown period: Guidelines for physicians

Amerta Ghosh et al. Diabetes Metab Syndr. 2020 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

Background and aims: In view of restrictions on mobility of patients because of COVID-19 pandemic, face-to-face consultations are difficult. We sought to study the feasibility of telemedicine in this scenario.

Methods: PubMed and Google Scholar search engines were searched using the key terms 'telemedicine', 'diabetes', 'COVID-19 up to 31st March 2020. In addition, existing guidelines including those by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), Government of India, were accessed.

Results: We discuss evidence and general guidelines regarding role of telemedicine in patients with diabetes along with its utility and limitations.

Conclusions: Telemedicine is a useful tool for managing patients of diabetes during this lockdown period. However, there is limited data and further research is required.

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