Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas (PPGLs) are rare neuroendocrine tumors characterized by a high degree of variability and unpredictability. Coexistence of PPGLs and adrenocortical adenomas is an uncommon occurrence that can further complicate the clinical course. Objective: We describe the diagnostic and management challenges of a patient with a history of surgically removed pheochromocytoma, presenting with symptoms of catecholamine exce...

Background: Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease requiring constant management and a disciplined lifestyle, especially in children. Real-time continuous glucose monitoring system (RT-CGMS) can be a useful tool in maintaining good glycemic control. In our medical centre, beginning with January 2019, a National Program for free distribution of RT-CGMS has been set in motion. The results from one of our previous studies indicated a significant increase in glycosylated haemoglobin...

Background: Renal dysfunction is known to be more prevalent amongst patients with obesity. Metabolic and bariatric surgery is associated with positive renal effects through intricate pathways. We aimed to determine the short-term impact of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) on renal function and to identify parameters associated with its variation.Materials and methods: We performed a retrospective study on 268 patients (115 males and 153 females) eva...

Introduction: Hybrid closed loop (HCL) systems are made up of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor, an algorithm that receives the readings from the CGM and an insulin pump able to deliver variable insulin doses according to the information received from the other two parts. Predictive low-glucose suspend (PLGS) insulin pump is able to stop the administration of insulin before hypoglycemia occurs. These new technologies are meant to improve the quality of life and help t...