Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the greatest threats to global health and development of the 21th Century worldwide. In Bulgaria, it affects 9.6% of residents between ages 18-69 and has a profound impact on healthcare, economy and individuals. Diabetes and its complications are major causes of early death in our country - each year 4 125 women and 4 000 men die of diabetes-related complication. Diabetes not only reduces patient’s physical wellbeing but also c...