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Telemedicine for Diabetes Care in India During COVID19 Pandemic and National Lockdown Period: Guidelines for Physicians

Overview
Journal Diabetes Metab Syndr
Specialty Endocrinology
Date 2020 Apr 14
PMID 32283497
Citations 105
Authors
Amerta Ghosh
Ritesh Gupta
Anoop Misra
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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 31 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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