The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on self-management in type 2 diabetics

COVID-19 first appeared in China, then became a public health threat to the whole world, and in March 2020 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) [1]. People of all ages are susceptible to COVID-19, but diabetic patients are at greater risk because they have many accompanying chronic illnesses and their immune systems are under pressure [2 –4]. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to more variable blood sugar levels in diabetic patients, and to an increase in HbA1c levels, hospitalization and intensive care needs [5].
Source: Primary Care Diabetes - Category: Primary Care Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research