Children with type 1 diabetes in COVID-19 pandemic: Difficulties and solutions

Table 1 Pros and cons of various methods in different groups

Target group	Methods	Pros	Cons
Patients	Routine glycemic management	Provide a more convenient and comfortable alternative
	Sick day management	Avoid glycemic fluctuations and subsequent risk of complications	Need regular education and more rigorous adherence
	Psychosocial aids	May help to vent out distress
	Physical activities	May help to reduce stress and achieve a healthy BMI	May be hard to perform because of the restriction in outdoor activities
Caregivers	Channels for voice and guidance	Eliminate the sense of overload
	Provision of multidisciplinary ways	Provide economically accessible information
	Groups on social media	Share perceptions and help each other
Medical providers	Collaboration and intervals	Improve patient care equality, provide the learning opportunities to establish a holistic view
	Financial and social stressors inquiries	Affect family engagement with healthcare providers
	Persistent efforts	May help to get desired outcomes
Telemedicine users		May help to get diabetes reviews, self-management support, and timely professional intervention with the minimised risk of virus transmission	Have difficulty to perform a suitable physical examination, lack widespread availability, have obstacles to gain collaboration, cannot replace the in-clinic visits in several circumstances

BMI: Body mass index.