Endocrine Abstracts

Objective: Diabetes mellitus is the global epidemic of the 21st century, and it leads to the development of microvascular and macrovascular complications. Elevated blood glucose level in T2DM causes disturbances of blood cells and its parameters. The aim of the research is to determine changes in the complete blood count (CBC) depending on glycemic control, the disease duration and their association with degenerative complications.Methods: The study was ...

Aging is a complex process characterized by a progressive decline in cellular function, alterations of the endocrine system and the increased incidence of thyroid diseases. Citrus flavanones naringenin (NAR) and hesperetin (HES) may contribute to maintenance of health at old age however they may also affect thyroid hormone economy. The aim of this study was to test weather NAR or HES administration alter thyroid functioning. NAR or HES were administrated orally (15 mg/kg) to m...