Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Low testosterone serum levels are associated with increased mortality in non-diabetic males. However, knowledge about the association between male hypogonadism and mortality among type 2 diabetic (T2DM) men is limited due to short follow-up periods in the few existing studies.Objective: To assess the association between hypogonadism and mortality in diabetic men.Material and methods: 263 unselected men with T2DM (mean...

Backround and objectives: Heart failure (HF) has a rising incidence and is one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide. The number of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) with heart failure is very high. Serum NT-proBNP and systolic ejection fraction correlate with the severity and prognosis of this condition. The nutritional evaluation of patients with HF, who usually have normal weight, overweight or obesity, has acquired a novel approach due to the incorporation of novel t...