Diabetes Care and Glycemic Control During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States

Summary: This cohort study investigates the trends of telemedicine and in-person outpatient visits in 2020 among a national sample of 16.7 million individuals with commercial or Medicare Advantage insurance.

Summary: During the pandemic, there was a significant increase in the use of telemedicine, but there were notable variations in usage across different populations and specialties. Telemedicine use was lower in communities with higher poverty rates and some medical specialties. Telemedicine was more commonly used for certain common conditions, and its usage for these conditions was associated with smaller decreases in total weekly visits during the pandemic.