Endocrine Abstracts

BackgroundErectile Dysfunction (ED) is a common complication of diabetes, but also one of the most underdiagnosed. ED is considered a vascular impairment that shares many risk factors with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and could be an early marker of systemic endothelial dysfunction. The aim of our study is to assess the prevalence and risk factors for ED by using the International Index of Erectile Function- 5 (IIEF-5) in type 1 diabetic men undergoing a...

Introduction: The health benefits of physical activity have been demonstrated in many diseases, including obesity. The aim of our study was to assess the physical activity level of obese patients.Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted on 55 obese patients who consulted the obesity unit of the National Institute of Nutrition in Tunis between March and July 2022. The level of physical activity was assessed by the Ricci and Gagnon questi...