hrp0095p1-243 | Diabetes and Insulin | ESPE2022

Did Covid-19 pandemic restrictions impact on diabetic care of children and adolescents in Armenia?

Muradyan Irina , Aghajanova Yelena , Janvelyan Tamara , Markosyan Renata , Bayburdyan Gayane , Kalantaryan Lusine , Arakelyan Lusine , Navasardyan Lusine

Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is an autoimmune disorder, which occurs mostly among children and adolescents. Armenia is a middle-low income country, where pediatric diabetic care is given centralized in three main centers. The 85-90% of diabetic children and adolescents are followed in the university hospital. During Covid-19 pandemic Armenia was under either lockdown or strict restrictions. The purpose of the current study is to assess the dynam...