Endocrine Abstracts

Although vaspin is regarded an insulin-sensitizing adipokine, its role in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is currently unknown. We aimed to evaluate serum vaspin levels and their correlation with insulin resistance in women with and without GDM. Forty-four women with GDM (GDM Group 20 managed with diet only (GDM-diet) and 24 with diet plus insulin (GDM-insulin)) and 44 age-matched pregnant women with normal glucose tolerance (control group) were studied. Serum glucose, lip...

Background: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) has been linked to glucose homeostasis disorders, leading to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Previous small studies evaluating the effect of parathyroidectomy (PTX) on various parameters of glucose metabolism have produced conflicting results. The impact of PTX on incretin hormone levels has not been studied yet. The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the effect of PTX on markers of glucose metabolism and ...