A retrospective study investigating the effects of lifestyle-related changes on glycemic changes in patients with type 2 diabetes before and after the epidemic of new coronavirus infection - A retrospective study investigating the effects of lifestyle-related changes on glycemic changes in patients with type 2 diabetes before and after the epidemic of new coronavirus infection

Two hundred participants completed the survey. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the average HbA1c values significantly deteriorated (7.72%) than those pre-pandemics (7.57%), with an increase of 1.98 percent (p=0.002, r= -0.157). Additionally, the scores for All Physical Activities (all PA) decreased and total eating behaviors improved. There was no significant relationship was found between the HbA1 values, physical activities, and eating behaviors during the pandemic.