Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Diabetes distress, a term used to describe negative emotions associated with diabetes, is the key factor responsible for the elevated risk of psychological burden and compromised self-management. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of diabetes-related distress among adolescent patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and to ascertain various factors associated with it.Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, 102 T1D...

Background and aims: Obese people have more risk for hypertension, Diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease. Obesity is a major health issue globally. So our aim is to estimate the prevalence of obesity and abdominal obesity in adult patients.Materials and methods: In our study total 150 adults (> 20 years of age) patients were included. They were selected randomly & examined for BMI (body mass index) and WHR (waist to hip ratio).<p class...

Background: Hypertension is the most important chronic condition leading to cardiovascular complications in India. Lack of awareness and epidemiological data is the reason for inertia for primordial, primary and secondary prevention. Education, region epidemiological mapping and early screening and intervention can help benefit the population in terms of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.Aims & Objectives: To gather, analyze and intervene a larg...