Biopsychosocial aspects of COVID-19 among individuals living with diabetes in Mali: A cross sectional analysis

With a view to better documenting care practices influenced by the lifestyle habits of diabetics, research is being carried out to analyse the biopsychosocial aspect of COVID-19 in diabetics in Mali from 2020 to 2023. This cross-sectional study describes the biopsychosocial aspect of COVID-19 among diabetics in Mali between March 2020 to December 2023. Findings suggest an association between psychologist consultation and physical exercise, alcohol and cigarette consumption (p <0.05) during the pandemic. As well, we found an increase in diabetic complications and physical exercise, alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking (p <0.05) during the pandemic. Lifestyle habits during COVID-19 have altered the health status of individuals living with diabetes.