Endocrine Abstracts

Objective: Calculation of accurate insulin boluses is one of the major problems related to intensive insulin regimens. A bolus calculator (BC) incorporated into the insulin pump estimates the dose of insulin to be administered at the meal and makes calculation easier and more precise.The aim of the present study was to assess the efficacy of a BC on glycaemic control of patients with DM1 on CSII.Material and methods: We enrolled 20...

Introduction: Telehealth systems have become an alternative method to control chronic illnesses like diabetes. The aim of this study was to evaluate a telehealth system in patients with type 1 diabetes who have an optimized treatment with an insulin pump and real-time continuous glucose monitoring system.Research design and methods: Prospective, 1-year study of 15 patients with a continuous insulin infusion system and a real time glucose sensor. Three me...

Cushing’s disease is a debilitating endocrinopathy characterized by excessive cortisol levels in the blood which may be produced from tumours of the pituitary gland. The only way to achieve long term cure of Cushing’s disease is by Transphenoidal removal of the adenoma. ketoconazole, inhibit steroid (cortisol) production in the adrenal glands.The use of glucocorticids treatment before and after hypophisectomy is a classic management in the peri...

Introduction: New diabetes treatments, such as lixisenatide, improve global metabolic status beyond glycemic control.Aim: To evaluate lixisenatide effects on liver function, lipids and blood pressure levels in type 2 diabetes and obese patients attended in endocrinology offices.Material and method: This is a prospective study with a sample of 106 patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity. In an intra-subject analysis, clinical and ...

Introduction: Some treatments of diabetes, such as lixisenatide, improve global metabolic status beyond glycaemic control.Aim: To evaluate tolerance to lixisenatide and its effects on weight and metabolic control in type 2 diabetes and obese patients attended in Endocrinology Offices.Material and method: A prospective study of patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity. In an intra-subject analysis, clinical and analytical data were...