Effects of Social Distancing on Diabetes Management in Older Adults during COVID-19 Pandemic

Background: On March 22, 2020, intense social distancing (SD) was implemented in Korea to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). This study examined the impact of SD on diabetes control in older adults with diabetes.Methods: Adults aged 60 to 90 years with type 2 diabetes mellitus...

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Published in:Diabetes & metabolism journal 2021, 45(5), 187, pp.765-772
Main Authors: Shin, Soo Myoung, Oh, Tae Jung, Choi, Sung Hee, Jang, Hak Chul
Format: Article
Language:English
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aged
covid-19
diabetes mellitus, type 2
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physical distancing
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Summary:Background: On March 22, 2020, intense social distancing (SD) was implemented in Korea to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). This study examined the impact of SD on diabetes control in older adults with diabetes.Methods: Adults aged 60 to 90 years with type 2 diabetes mellitus who were physically and mentally independent were recruited. Participants who had complete blood chemistry data from April to July 2019 (pre-SD era) and April to July 2020 (SD era) were enrolled. Data were obtained about physical activity, nutrition, sarcopenia, and psychological and mental health from questionnaires in April to July 2020. Calf circumference was measured.Results: In total, 246 people (100 men, 146 women; mean age, 73.8±5.7 years) participated in this study. The levels of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c, 7.4%±1.0% vs. 7.1%±0.8%, P
ISSN:2233-6079
2233-6087
DOI:10.4093/dmj.2021.0096