The COVID-19 pandemic served as a catalyst for the use of telemedicine and telehealth systems and brought the many advantages of telemedicine into focus, further opening the door for physicians and their patients to better acquaint themselves with this very practical approach to patient care. For some patients with pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus, telehealth has become a preferred option for patient care, as highlighted in a study that recently appeared in the Canadian Journal of Diabetes.1
“Telemedicine offers clinicians the opportunity to better manage routine and complex chronic patients. It can provide a more comfortable and convenient alternative that can allow for physicians to see them in their chosen setting rather than the clinic or office. It can also help support more effective care coordination and connect patients with other ancillary services that can be difficult to access and/or schedule,” noted Russell C. Libby, MD, pediatrician at the Virginia Pediatric Group, Fairfax, Virginia.
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