Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Reduced Hemoglobin A1c Diabetes Monitoring

摘要

Guidelines-supported management of diabetes includes regular monitoring of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) with recommended testing frequencies of 2 to 4 times per year. Interruptions in HbA1c testing because of daily social or unusual societal circumstances, such as the stay-at-home orders associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, may impair diabetes management.