hrp0094p2-113 | Diabetes and insulin | ESPE2021

Health Outcome Indicators in Children with Diabetes Mellitus during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic

Gireesh Bhat Nikita , Hui Lim Rachel Qian , Hasmukh Shah Pratik , Gevers Evelien , Nash Elizabeth , Patel Nishal ,

Objectives: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has resulted in major cutbacks in service provision to patients. This could be detrimental to children with diabetes mellitus (DM), whose condition could deteriorate from poor access to healthcare. The lockdown has also potentially caused changes in diet, sedentary behavior and psychological burden due to the stress associated with the pandemic, which can have negative effects on glycemic control. Thus, this study compares c...