Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Diabetic foot is a major health problem for people with diabetes mellitus. It can cause serious complications leading to lower extremity amputations. Furthermore, foot self-care practice is one of the most important self-management behaviors to prevent the ocurrence of diabetic foot ulcers.The aim of this study was to identify foot self-care practices among diabetic patients in a Tunisian population.Methods: A cross-s...

Introduction: Diabetic foot is a major health problem for people with diabetes mellitus. It can cause serious complications leading to lower extremity amputations. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of foot complications among diabetic patients in Mahdia, Tunisia.Methods: Detail history and examination including neurological and vascular assessment were performed in 150 patients with diabetes mellitus attending Tahar S...

Background: Wolfram syndrome (WS) is an autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by Diabetes Insipidus, Diabetes Mellitus (non-autoimmune), Optic Atrophy, and Deafness.We report the case of a patient sent to the physical and rehabilitation department to manage urinary disorders and for whom the diagnosis of WS was retained.Case report: A 24-year-old female patient, with history of diabetes mellitus type I from t...

Introduction: Adhesive capsulitis (AC) is a condition characterized by spontaneous onset of shoulder pain and gradual loss of active and passive shoulder motion. This condition is more common in people with diabetes. The aim of this study was to appreciate the contribution of different therapeutic means used in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR) in the management of AC in Diabetic patients.Patients and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted...

IntroductionThe aim of our study was to search the causes of pain in diabetics followed for a lower limb amputation in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR) department.Patients and methodsA retrospective study carried out between 2018 and 2020 on diabetic patients referred to PMR department for lower limb amputation.ResultsForty-two patients were included in ...