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ea0063p1083 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology 3 | ECE2019

Diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome in acromegaly

Dumitriu Roxana , Petrova Eugenia , Cocolos Andra

Acromegaly is a rare endocrine disorder, caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone. Cardiovascular and metabolic complications reduce life expectancy. Early carbohydrate metabolism disorders and diabetes mellitus are frequently associated with acromegaly.Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the glycemic profile and cardiovascular complications in acromegaly.Methods: We performed a retrospective study. We included...