Endocrine Abstracts

Issues: In resource-poor-settings, Unlike Western nations monitoring DIABETES-treatment Adherence is low priority due to lack of training modules/funds/expertise. we analyzed experiences in using locally available Complementary Alternative Medicines [CAM] in rural/tribal areas.Aims: Facilities for diagnosis/treatment located in major cities & are unaffordable to >85%. ADR’s & social stigma worsened situation. CAM must be incorporated alo...

Background: Cultural/psychological/spiritual/social factors influence quality-of-life (QOL) of population with diabetes [PWD]. We correlated spiritual well-being, religiosity, QOL, depression, and end-of-life despair in terminally ill PWD. We also explored stigmatized-issue of sexual-desire of PWD.Aim: Evaluate spirituality and its relation to depression and the QOL. Analyze impact of anxiety/mental-fatigue due to DIABETIES-diagnosis on sexuality/desire....

Background: This is a patient advocacy effort by a Non-government-Organization from developing nation. In addition to drug treatment, patients’ improvement in health status and quality of life may depend on their ability and willingness to adhere to all their therapies and undertake self-care activities.Methodology: Traditionally, life style changes have been promoted through hospital delivered interventions. However, to reach larger number of peopl...