Endocrine Abstracts

Background: The vitamin D is a pleiotropic hormone that plays a significant role on global health. However, vitamin D status in acromegaly has been poorly studied.The aim: The aim of this study was to assess the vitamin D status in acromegaly and compare it to a control group. Then to analyse bone remodeling and density markers based on the vitamin D levels.Methods: We conducted an evaluative cross sectional study in the Department...

Introduction: As Ramadan fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, more than one billion muslims fast simultaneously worldwide. Patients with diabetes especially those with type 1 diabetes who fast during Ramadan, are at increased risk of diabetic ketoacidosis, particularly if their diabetes is poorly controlled before Ramadan. The aim of our study was to compare the incidences of diabetic Ketosis or ketoacidosis during in the month of Ramadan, the preceding month (Shaaban)...