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. 2021 Apr;10(4):1737-1740.
doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2333_20. Epub 2021 Apr 29.

Effect of COVID-19 on control of T1DM patients in Aseer region of Saudi Arabia

Mohammad Ahmad Awwad Alqahtani  1 , Abdullah Othman Al Othman  2 , Amal Mohammed Alqahtani  2 , Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed AlQahtani  3 , Fatimah Abdullah Mohammad Asiri  4 , Alqahtani Mohammed Mesfer  2 , Sahar Dahman Alshehri  5   6 , Suliman H Al-Fifi  5   6
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Effect of COVID-19 on control of T1DM patients in Aseer region of Saudi Arabia

Mohammad Ahmad Awwad Alqahtani et al. J Family Med Prim Care. 2021 Apr.

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.

Keywords: Covid-19; diabetes; lockdown; psychology; type 1.

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The psychological impact of the epidemic period on the rise in diabetes
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Treatment type
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Did you need an emergency visit due to high diabetes during the lockdown?
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Status of severe patients
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