[Recommendations on the identification and transfer of children with critical diabetes during the COVID-19 outbreak]

Area of Science:

• Pediatrics
• Endocrinology
• Infectious Diseases

Background:

• Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) poses a significant public health challenge.
• Children with diabetes are a vulnerable population susceptible to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
• Epidemic control measures complicate the management of children with severe diabetes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide guidance for primary doctors on managing children with critical diabetes during the COVID-19 outbreak.
• To establish recommendations for the identification and transfer of pediatric patients with critical diabetes.
• To mitigate risks associated with referral infections and improve clinical prognosis.

Main Methods:

• Development of clinical recommendations by expert subspecialty groups.
• Focus on assessment of disease severity in pediatric diabetes patients.
• Guidance on appropriate treatment and transfer protocols.

Main Results:

• Provides a framework for primary doctors to assess and manage critical diabetes in children during a pandemic.
• Aims to reduce the difficulty in managing severe diabetes cases amidst traffic and control measures.
• Offers a reference for timely and effective clinical decision-making.

Conclusions:

• The developed recommendations offer crucial support for primary care physicians.
• Effective management strategies are essential for pediatric patients with severe diabetes during infectious disease outbreaks.
• Adherence to guidelines can improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare-associated infections.