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    Telemedicine in Pediatric Diabetes Care: The Way Forward?
    (Indian Academy of Pediatrics, 2025-01) Sharma, Lokesh; Bhowmik, Eshita; Ali, Zebish; Kumar, Anup; Ansari, Abdul Mueed; Gupta, Niharika; Sudhanshu, Siddhnath; Dabadghao, Preeti; Mishra, SK; Bhatia, Vijayalakshmi
    OBJECTIVES Data regarding the efficacy and feasibility of telemedicine services in type 1 diabetes (T1D) are sparse in India. This study was planned to assess non-inferiority of glycemic control and diabetes knowledge score a?er outreach care via telemedicine. METHODS The study enrolled persons with T1D (age £ 25 years). The paramedical members of our mul?disciplinary team (MDT) rendered their rou?ne clinic care at the outreach center. The doctor’s consulta?on in each session was via Zoom pla?orm. A change in HbA1c level and diabetes knowledge score was assessed at last visit (at 6 months). RESULTS A total of 59 persons with T1D were included. The median, (IQR) HbA1c (%) reduced significantly at 6 months compared to baseline; 8.0 (7.2, 8.7) vs 8.47 (7.3, 9.2), P = 0.043. The mean (SD) diabetes knowledge score improved from 61.2 (13.1) to 64.9 (11.7); P = 0.022. Median (IQR) saving per family was Rs 1500 (1000, 2500) and 10 (5, 24) hours per visit. CONCLUSIONS Tele-diabetes care was effec?ve in managing T1D in our region and assisted in outreach care by the MDT.