Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN) and CAN as one of its most common manifestations are serious complication of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus leading to a significant increase in morbidity and mortality. Case presentationA 51-year old male, diagnosed with T2DM for 25 years, complicated by stage III diabetic polyneuropathy, proliferative retinopathy and several amputations on both feet, treated with Metformin (2g/day), Glargine (26 IU/day) and Aspart (21 IU...

Objectives: To assess the prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) among futsal players participating in the 2017 edition of the European Futsal Championship for people with diabetes (DiaEuro).Methods: In this cross-sectional study were included 94 amateur/professional futsal player, from 9 European countries. The evaluation was made based on the data extracted from the standard medical certificate completed by each player’s diabetologist....

Polyglandular autoimmune syndromes (PAS) are a heterogeneous group of rare diseases characterized by autoimmune activity against more than one endocrine organ, although non-endocrine organs can be affected. PAS type IV is a rare syndrome characterized by the association of autoimmune endocrine gland disorder which doesn’t fulfill the criteria of PAS type I-III. A 35-years old female diagnosed with alopecia areata and latent autoimmune diabetes of the adult (LADA) one year...

Introduction: ROHHADNET syndrome is a newly described condition characterized by rapid-onset obesity, pulmonary hypoventilation, hythalamic, autonomic dysregulation and, neural tumors. The severity of the clinical manifestations can rapidly lead to death by cardiorespiratory arrest.Case report: We present the case of a 5.10 years old girl, who was admitted in the Endocrinology department for evaluation of a significant weight gain began 2.5 years ago.</p...

Intentional insulin overdose in diabetic patients is a rare critical situation. The severity is due to numerous neurological complications, electrolyte disturbances, liver and lung damage or death.A 76-years old female, with significant cardiac pathology, diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and treated with Humalog Mix50® 0-0-24 U/day, is admitted to our center via ER (emergency room) after an episode of severe hypoglycemia after administratio...

Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is not infrequent and accounts for approximately 14% of deep vein thrombosis. The risk of pulmonary embolism is lower than in lower extremity DVT and prompt diagnosis is essential to select those patients who deserve anticoagulant treatment. Previous studies indicated that type 2 diabetes (DM) patients carried greater risk of DVT development or recurrence than the general population.A 49-years old female, with...

Polyglandular autoimmune syndromes (PAS) are a heterogeneous group of rare diseases characterized by autoimmune activity against more than one endocrine organ, although non-endocrine organs can be affected. In PAS III, autoimmune thyroiditis occurs with another organ-specific autoimmune disease, but the syndrome cannot be classified as PAS I or II.A 29-years old man was refer to our center for diagnostic confirmation with the following complaint...

Introduction: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is the most common form of diabetes in children and young adults. Though T1DM often presents in an acute manner, it may be preceded by a prodromal period, often extending over years.Case report: A 19-year-old male, diagnosed with T1DM at the age of 15, with no insulin treatment, was admitted to our department for high glycemic value (G) of 365 mg/dl on a routine exam at his GP. At diagnosis the patient was as...

In type 1 diabetes athletes, the proper adjustments of insulin doses and carbs intake are essential in order to avoid a hypoglycemic event that could affect the sport performances.The aim of the study was to assess the risk of hypoglycemia, the insulin and glycemic variability in 2 different days (with and without physical activity) in a group of nine players with type 1 diabetes, members of the Romania diabetes futsal team (twice European champion)....

Introduction: Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by constant preoccupation with food, irresistible cravings for food and binge eating episodes. The data regarding the incidence of bulimia in people with diabetes are contradictory. The glycemic variations subsequent to binging and vomiting leads to complications like retinopathy, kidney or liver failure, hypoglycemic comas and electrolyte imbalances.Case presentation: A 57-year-old female, diagno...