Lockdown and diabetes–what actually happened?

Abstract

Proper glycemic control is important in diabetes management, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdown restrictions led to increased stress and hampered the daily living of many individuals. The evidence available on the impact of the pandemic on diabetes management is predominantly from cities and through online mode. Teleconsultation is an option to be made available to rural areas as well. During the lockdown, reaching out to the doctor and procurement of medications was a huge task for the underprivileged and inadequately addressed. There have been reports claiming that glycemic control even improved during the lockdown from cities. Family practitioners are silently upholding the backbone of the nation’s primary healthcare even at times of crisis. Further research activities need to be fostered even in the less accessible areas to identify the gaps and correct them.