Affiliation:
1. Department of Pediatrics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
Abstract
Abstract
The focus of national governments and the medical profession on the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has resulted in neglect of care for children with new onset illnesses. Type 1 diabetes (T1D), the most common endocrine disorder in children, is prone to rapid deterioration if not diagnosed in time. We recently encountered a child who presented in a critical condition and was later diagnosed to have diabetic ketoacidosis. We discuss the circumstances arising out of the severe lockdown restrictions for COVID-19, which resulted in difficulties in accessing the healthcare services and caused significant delay in the diagnosis of T1D and a near-death experience. It is essential to keep the non-COVID healthcare services open for children with new onset illnesses and those with chronic conditions for timely access in order to reduce morbidity and mortality due to these conditions.
Publisher
Research Square Platform LLC
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2 articles.
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