Endocrine Abstracts

Objective: To report a case of hyperandrogenism attributable to the presence of an ovarian Leydig cell tumor secreting testosterone in a postmenopausal woman.Methods: The laboratory, radiologic, and pathologic findings in our case are described.Results: A 59-year-old woman presented with a history of gradual increase in facial and body hair, scalp hair loss, male pattern baldness, and deepening of her voice, beginning 5–6 year...

Introduction: Telehealth systems have become an alternative method to control chronic illnesses like diabetes. The aim of this study was to evaluate a telehealth system in patients with type 1 diabetes who have an optimized treatment with an insulin pump and real-time continuous glucose monitoring system.Research design and methods: Prospective, 1-year study of 15 patients with a continuous insulin infusion system and a real time glucose sensor. Three me...

Introduction: Several studies have shown that treatment with insulin pump is an effective therapy for selected type 1 diabetes. Nevertheless, most of them analyse results in short period of time. The objective of this study is to evaluate long term effects on quality of life (DQOL) and metabolic control of CSII.Material and methods: We did a longitudinal study of type 1 diabetic patients previously treated with multiple daily insulin (MDI) therapy who in...

Introduction: Simultaneous pancreas kidney transplant (SPK) is a prime line treatment option in patients with type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney failure. The glucose control during perioperatory period can be a prognostic factor for transplant. Actually, the utility of the continuous glucose monitoring is not well defined. Our objective was to study the utility of a continuous glucose monitoring system during the simultaneous pancreas kidney transplant.M...