Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: During Ramadan, Muslims change their eating and sleeping habits. All these changes can cause metabolic and hormonal variations. The main treatment for hypothyroidism is L-thyroxine. It is known that the absorption of L-thyroxine is optimal when taken on an empty stomach. Very few studies have been conducted to examine the best time to administer L-thyroxine during Ramadan.Objective of the study: To evaluate the impact of Ramadan fasting on ...

Introduction: Peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes. Its prevalence is very different according to the studies ranging from 8 to almost 60%. The symptomatology can be very polymorphic. Its painful form, painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN), is the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy.Objective of the study: Our objective was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with PDN.Material ...

Introduction: Insulin, an essential treatment for type 1 diabetes, must be implemented as soon as diabetes is discovered. It helps to ensure glycemic control. Poor therapeutic compliance may be responsible for the development and progression of complications related to glycemic disorders.Objective of the study: Assess insulin adherence in type 1 diabetes and study the consequences on glycemic control.Materials and methods: This is ...

Introduction: Hypothyroidism, congenital or acquired, is responsible for hypometabolism. It is the leading cause of preventable mental retardation in children. Its congenital form is common with 1 in 3500 births. The objective of our work was to describe the characteristics and etiologies of hypothyroidism.Patients and methods: Retrospective descriptive and analytical study on patients followed for hypothyroidism in transition consultation at the departm...

Introduction: The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically in recent years. It is a risk factor for several chronic health problems. It is also associated with oral disease, particularly periodontal disease. Furthermore, periodontitis could contribute to obesity by inducing chewing disorders. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between obesity and periodontal status in a group of obese Moroccan patients and to determine the main factors associ...

Introduction: Obesity is the result of an imbalance in the energy balance. It is associated with many metabolic pathologies, in particular type 2 diabetes, which presents a medical and economic challenge throughout the world.Objective of the Study: The objective of our study was to determine the prevalence of obesity and the metabolic profile in a group of diabetic patients.Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive cross-section...

Introduction: Obesity is known to be a risk factor for chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and many cancers. The use of surgeries for the treatment of it is increasingly common.Material and Methods: Retro and prospective study including 09 patients followed for obesity in the department of endocrinology and metabolic diseases of the UHC Ibn Rochd and who benefited from bar...

Introduction: Non-diabetic hypoglycemia (NDH) is defined by a glycemia <0.50 g/l with the presence of neuroglycopenic signs and their disappearance after glucose administration.Objective of the Study: Describe the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of severe NDH cases in our department.Material and Methods: Over a period of 12 years (2010 – 2022), 32 patients met the definition criteria.Results: The ...