The impact of lockdowns and travel restrictions COVID 19 pandemics on glycaemic control of diabetic patients followed up at a tertiary care center from Northern Sri Lanka

Background: Nationwide lockdown due to COVID pandemic held in Sri Lanka last year for about six months (February -July 2020) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients with chronic illness like diabetes mellitus have faced difficulties and their routine care was compromised. The impact on diabetic care and determining factors during that lockdown period have not yet been examined. Objectives