Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Hyperuricemia is associated with increased cardiovascular mortality and morbidity hence the interest in screening for hyperuricemia in the type 2 diabetic population.Objective: To investigate the association between hyperuricemia and degenerative complications in type 2 diabetics.Patients and Methods: This is a retrospective study including 130 patients followed in the C department of the National Institute of Nutriti...

Diabetes is a common disease with concomitant oral manifestations that impact dental care.Purpose: To investigate oral health awareness, oral hygiene and behavior in adults with diabetes.Subjects and methods: This study involved interviews with a sample of 30 patients with diabetes type 2 followed in the C department of the National Institute of Nutrition in Tunis using a questionnaire study on oral health behavior and awareness.</...

Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is commonly considered a cardinal sign of sleep apnea; however, the mechanism underlying the association is unclear.Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the daytime sleepiness in patients with diabetes.Methods: Participants were 30 adults with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) followed in the C department of the National Institute of Nutrition in Tunis. Subjective sleepiness was assessed usin...

Aim: The aim of our study was to describe oral health care behaviors among diabetic patients in Tunisia.Method: This was a cross-sectional study involving diabetic patients hospitalised in the C department of the national institute of nutrition of Tunis between August and October 2016. A questionnaire contained a combination of open and close ended questions was specifically developed for this study. Patients were asked to answer questions related to the...

Introduction: Diabetes in the elderly is a major public health problem in Tunisia. Its prevalence increases with aging population. The aim of this study was to determine the particularities of insulin-requiring diabetes in elderly patients in hospitals.Methods: This was a retrospective cross study about insulin-treated diabetics admitted in our institute between August and October 2016 for uncontrolled diabetes. Was considered as elderly diabetic any pat...

Introduction: The objective of our study was to study the evolution of the weight of a population of diabetic patients previously educated and having fasted the month of Ramadan.Methods: This is a prospective study that involved 140 patients who wish to fast the month of Ramadan (2016) and who have presented themselves at consultations dedicated to preparing diabetic patients wishing to fast, organized at the National Institute of Nutrition of Tunis (Dep...