Endocrine Abstracts

Iron is a transition metal that acts as an oxidant. There is evidence that systemic iron overload could contribute to abnormal glucose metabolism. Further research has showed that iron overload can result in an increased in type 2 diabetes irrespective of the cause of gene involved. Although the exact mechanism of iron-induced diabetes is uncertain, it is likely mediated by these three mechanisms: i) insulin deficiency, ii) insulin resistance, and iii) hepatic dysfunction....

Introduction: Hypocalcemia is a well known adverse reaction of phosphate supplements but rarely reported. We report a case of Infant presenting with hypocalcemic seizures after initiation of phosphate supplements.Clinical case: A baby Girl was born at 34+4 weeks gestation. She was admitted in NNU for preterm care. The admission was complicated by severe Gastroesophageal reflux disease(confirmed by PH impedance study), anemia and sepsis. She was discharge...

Background: Current NICE guidance states that insulin pump therapy (CSII) can be considered in Type 1 diabetes (T1DM) patients who suffer disabling hypoglycaemia in an attempt to reach glycaemic control or whose HbA1C remains high (>69 mmol/l) despite careful management on multiple daily injections (MDI).Aims: Our aims were to determine impact of CSII therapy on glycaemic control, BMI, incidence of severe hypoglycaemia and episodes of diabetic ketoac...