Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Neuroendocrine tumors of GI tract are a heterogeneous group of rare neoplasms that secrete peptides and amines. These tumors are highly vascular and their vascularity reflects increased tumour related angiogenesis. Adenosine, a major regulator of angiogenesis, is released by enhanced degradation of ATP, during cellular stress, damage and hypoxia.Material and methods: The expression of adenosine receptors (AR) was investigated in two human n...

Introduction: Oral semaglutide (Rybelsus; Novo Nordisk) is the first glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) developed for oral administration for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), and it has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency. The efficacy and safety of oral semaglutide were assessed in the (PIONEER) program.Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the initial patterns of rou...

Obesity has become a major health concern around the world, and it is linked to a variety of diseases and complications. Losing weight is an effective strategy for lowering BMI and avoiding the complications of obesity. However, weight loss is determined by an individual’s attitude toward obesity as well as their willingness to lose weight.Aim: To investigate attitudes toward obesity, willingness to lose weight, and treatment preferences among India...

Dementia is increasing day by day as longevity is increasing. There is a underlying need to evaluate Dementiaamongst Diabetics as they are more prone for dementia, By identifying early and preventing the incidence or advance of microangiopathy we can play an important role in maintaining quality of life and reducing mortality in patients with diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes is a robust cause of cognitive impairment and decline in even in younger adults.<p class="abstext...

Background: Marriage is an integral part of Indian society. In spite of the large number of people with diabetes mellitus (DM) in India, India is not a diabetes-friendly society. The society suffers from lots of myths regarding diabetes and insulin use. This survey highlights perceptions of general population with regards to marriage, associated diabetes distress, and suggests potential solutions. If no one is ready to accept diabetics as a bride or groom for their children an...

IntroductionThere are large number of patients of diabetes who require insulin to control their blood sugar. During the covid 19 lockdown, many medicines were not easily available and insulin being a life-saving and necessary medicines requires smooth availability. Non availability of insulin causes sugar fluctuations and anxiety in minds of patients and attendants and can affect well-being.MethodsWe surveyed...

IntroductionInsulin remains the cornerstone of therapy in a substantial number of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Inadequate knowledge regarding insulin pen usage is likely to influence its acceptance and adherence, and outcome of therapy, underscoring need to teach proper injection pen technique to T2DM patientsMethodsIn 2019–2020 we conducted survey of 328 respondents (male: 202, female:...

Introduction: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is the most common type of diabetes in adults, People with Diabetes usually have depression which is many times undiagnosed. Significant data suggest that depression in the context of diabetes is related to a variety of negative outcomes, including poor treatment adherence, decreased quality of life, deranged blood sugar values and HbA1c levels, and increased health costs.Method: 40 patients who consented to ...

Introduction: The prevalence of hypothyroidism overtly ranges from 5% to 11%. Though Hypothyroidism is less common in males as compared to females but deficiency of thyroid hormone affects almost all metabolic organs of the body, which includes changes in growth hormone, steroid metabolism, sexual function, antioxidative function.Aim: − The aim of our study was to assess the levels of total testosterone LH, FSH levels in males with overt hypothyroi...

Background: The median sleep time per night has been declining in the world consistently over last 5 decades. The timing of sleep is distinct characteristic of sleep patterns that may impact metabolic disease risk independent of sleep duration, possibly through the effects of circadian rhythms on metabolism. The sleep and wake up timings are driven by both endogenous circadian rhythms that regulate sleep propensity, energy homeostasis and metabolism as well as by sociocultural...