hrp0094p1-23 | Diabetes A | ESPE2021

Capillary blood sample collection at home for HbA1c measurements during the COVID-19 pandemic in children with diabetes mellitus

Qian Hui Lim Rachel , Gireesh Bhat Nikita , Begum Rojina , Shah Pratik Hasmukh , Ayling Ruth , Gevers Evelien ,

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in rapid implementation of tele-clinics; patients have frequently missed routine point-of-care HbA1c testing, vital for evaluating long-term glycaemic control. We evaluated the feasibility of remote HbA1c monitoring via self-collection of capillary blood samples at home, and examined clinical characteristics associated with engagement with this system.Methods: Bio-Rad Haemog...