Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Diabetic retinopathy represents a major cause of the blindness worldwide. A variety of risk factors has been identified in several population, but to date, comprehensive data concerning our particular risk factors are lacking. The aim of the study was to determine the risk factors of diabetic retinopathy in Moroccan type 2 diabetic patients and to determine the threshold of HbA1c predicting retinopathy.Materials and methods: All patients 18 y...

Introduction: Ramadan is the 9th month of the Muslim calendar, where people fast from the sunrise to the sunset. Despite medical recommendations, 100 million Muslims in the world with diabetes and 79% of patients with type 2 diabetes fast during Ramadan.The aim of our study is to determine the impact of fasting during Ramadan on the cognitive performances for patients with type 2 diabetes using two fast tests.Materials and methods:...

Background: Hypovitaminosis D is associated with poor dietary intake and inadequate sunshine exposure. It is common worldwide. However, recent studies has shown a high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in Moroccan population.Objective: We undertook this study to determine the specific prevalence of hypovitaminosis and its relationship to metabolic parameters in pre-menopausal women living in a sunny region.Methods: The group studied ...