Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar, where Muslims are fasting from dawn to sunset. The diabetic patient is exposed to multifactorial risks. Few studies have examined the effect of Ramadan on non-fasting people. The objective of our study was to determine the effects of the fast on the metabolic profile of non-gambling diabetic patients.Patients and methods: Prospective study including 50 non-fasting patients recruited within t...

Introduction: Increasing the prevalence of chronic diseases, including diabetes, is an important public health issue. Beyond the actions already carried out in pharmacies, the place of the pharmacist is essential in the therapeutic education (ETP) and the actions of accompaniment of the patients. The objective of our work was to evaluate the level of education of patients in insulin therapy at the pharmacy level and to deduce the reasons for poor compliance.<p class="abste...

Introduction: Diabetes and cancer are common, chronic and life-threatening diseases that coexist frequently. In addition, many cancer patients are already diabetic or are developing hyperglycemia as a result of a tumor or anti-cancer therapies. The aim of our work was to evaluate the glycemic balance of diabetic patients with cancer and its impact on the prognosis of the disease. Patients and methods: This are a prospective study carried out within the endocrinology department...

Introduction: Managing people with diabetes and cancer during palliation is a major challenge. The aim of our work was to study the specific characteristics of diabetic people with cancer, to identify management modalities of management during cancer treatment.Patients and methods: Prospective study including 100 diabetic patients with cancer followed in the different services of Ibn Rochd University Hospital of Casablanca between 2017 and 2018. Variable...

Purpose: The evaluation of body composition using indirect techniques is used to estimate the nutritional status of patients. The objective of our study was to determine the profile of patients’ body composition according to the bioelectrical impedance meter and to study its relationship to body mass index and waist circumference.Patients and methods: Cross-sectional study, conducted over 9 months from March to December 2018, in the endocrinology de...