Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Patients undergoing bariatric surgery have a higher prevalence of non alcoholic liver fatty disease (NAFLD) than the general population; however, its assessment and the accurate staging of fibrosis are often complicated because noninvasive tests are not very accurate in patients with morbid obesity, and liver biopsy cannot be performed as a routine exam. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of non alcoholic fatty liver d...

Background: Studies of morbid obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery (BS) have revealed that obesity is related with an increased prevalence of endoscopic and histologic gastritis. Performing esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) prior to BS allows the detection and treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) infection which is considered to be limiting access to bariatric surgery.Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of gastric lesi...

Introduction: Metformin is a cornerstone in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but in recent years several studies have shown that metformin use is associated with a 4-24% decrease in vitamin B12 levels. It is estimated that this problem occurs in approximately 10-30% of patients using metformin and may contribute to distal symmetrical polyneuropathy (DSPN), a very common and clinically relevant diabetic complication.Objective: To study vitamin B12 concen...

Introduction: Several studies have evaluated the prevalence and impact of metformin induced vitamin B12 deficiency in type 2 diabetes patients. On the other hand, low vit B12 was associated with adverse lipid profile.Aim: To evaluate the relationship between vitamin B12 deficiency and the lipid profile in patients with neuropathy.Patients and methods: A cross-sectional study included 123 type 2 diabetic patients treated with metfor...

Introduction: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a serious microvascular complication of type 2 diabetes and the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Several studies have reported the association between metformine-induced vitamin B12 deficiency in type 2 diabetic patients. However, the association between vitamin B12 and DR has only been investigated in few studies.Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 123 type 2 diabetic patients...

Introduction: Male hypogonadism (HG), characterized by a decrease in testosterone levels, becomes more prevalent with age, significantly impacting the quality of life. A noteworthy association with type 2 diabetes (T2D) has increasingly captured medical interest. The critical question persists: is the HG observed in T2D patients of central or peripheral origin? This study delves into this inquiry to enhance our understanding and inform better management....

Introduction: Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is a widespread metabolic disorder associated with chronic complications. Few studies have explored the relation between chronic complications in type 2 diabetic males presenting an hypogonadism (HG). Understanding how T2D, its complications, and HG are connected is crucial for overall health. This study aims to explore these links in simpler terms.Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study t...

Introduction: The World Health Organization recommends a daily salt intake of no more than 5 grams per day to prevent complications associated with excessive sodium intake. The aim of our study was to screen type 2 diabetic patients for excessive salt consumption using the Exsel Test.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study including 106 type 2 diabetic patients which took place in department A of the National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology ...