Endocrine Abstracts

IntroductionPrader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a multisystemic genetic disorder caused by lack of expression of genes on the paternally inherited chromosome 15q11.2-q13 region. Despite PWS present manifestations from birth, affected individuals can remain undiagnosed until adulthood.Clinical caseWoman, 40 years old, with cognitive impairment, referred to endocrinology due to morbid obesity (BMI 44.5 Kg/m2</s...

Background: Residual C-peptide (CP) secretion has been associated with better glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D).Aim: To evaluate how residual fasting CP (fCP) secretion impacts glycemic control in T1D and to identify possible confounding factors.Methods: A retrospective analysis of adult patients with T1D followed in our department that had their fCP and glucose levels obtained on the same blood sample during ...

Background: The use of Flash Glucose Monitoring (FGM) for the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is rapidly increasing.Aims: To assess the longitudinal evolution of glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and body mass index (BMI) with the use of FGM in patients with T1D; to determine predictive factors of benefit with the use of this technology.Materials and methods: Retrospective study of T1D patients, using FGM ≥6 months an...