Tasma Harindhanavudhi, Chatvara Areevut, Taninee Sahakitrungruang, Thipaporn Tharavanij, Pongtorn Kietdumrongwong, Orasa Ngimruksa, Patitta Songsiri, Siwadon Pitukweerakul, Nattamon Tanathornkirati, Natthapon Kaewprasert, Ruchirek Thamcharoen, Krittadhee Karndumri, Sunee Saetung, Pimjai Anthanont, Pornpimol Kiattisakthavee, Sarapee Putkong, Phawinpon Chotwanvirat, Chorthip Nartsupha Phattanasri, Srikorn Jinadit, Sira Korpaisarn, Manusvinee Chusane, Rattanapan Samittarucksa, Amornpan Lertrit, Sanguansak Siangruangsang, Kanokporn Sanpawithayakul, Waraporn Sathiravikarn, Sataporn Soisuwan, Parawee Chevaisrakul, Kanokporn Imsakul, Pinradakarn Thuptimtong, Jandanee Sakmanarit, Supaporn Somwang, Hussamon Prasartkaew, Ratanaporn Jerawatana, Siriwan Butadej, Porntip Tachanivate, Wallaya Jongjaroenprasert, Jeeraphan Sripatong, Sunanta Chobtangsilp, Pattraphorn Kamnirdsittiseree, Benjaporn Savetkairop, Warot Manosittisak, Jitra Tantivatanasatien, Amornrat Hathaidechadusadee, Sirimon Reutrakul
BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Bangkok led to a shortage of hospital capacity, and a home isolation system was set up. We described the process of diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) and glycemic management via telemedicine, along with outcomes in home-isolated patients with COVID-19 infection. METHODS: A retrospective chart review of glucose values, insulin and corticosteroids use, and outcomes was performed. RESULTS: A volunteer group of 21 endocrinologists and 21 diabetes educators/nurses formed the consultation team...
April 8, 2022: Journal of Diabetes Investigation