Challenges and Opportunities in Using Telehealth for Diabetes Care
Stephanie S. Crossen, Brittany Bruggeman, Michael J. Haller, Jennifer K. Raymond
Abstract
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic led to a rapid and dramatic increase in the use of telehealth for diabetes care. In the wake of this transition, we examine new opportunities and ongoing challenges for using telehealth within diabetes management, based on data and experiences from the pre-pandemic and pandemic time frames.
Topics & Concepts
TelehealthMedicinePandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Diabetes mellitusDiabetes management2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)TelemedicineHealth careType 2 diabetesDiseaseVirologyInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)Economic growthEndocrinologyEconomicsOutbreakDiabetes Management and ResearchDiabetes Management and EducationMobile Health and mHealth Applications