Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Hyperthyroidism is defined as thyroid hyperfunction due to overproduction of thyroid hormones. Graves disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism may be associated with glycemic dysregulation. We are presenting a case with diabetic ketoacidosis who had Graves disease and acute appendicitis.Case presentation: A nineteen years old female patient wtih Graves disease who had hyperthyroidism despite high dose antithyroid...

IntroductionType 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia are primarily managed with lifestyle modifications, self-monitoring of blood glucose, and medication. Patients who are obese and cannot achieve normal blood glucose levels despite diet, exercise, and multiple medications may be considered for bariatric surgery. Many diabetic patients with very high triglyceride levels are at high risk for ASCVD and therefore after triglyceride levels are con...