Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The number of elderly with cognitive decline has been increasing. Several studies have shown that diabetes is a risk factor for cognitive impairment. Chronic hyperglycemia is implicated, probably by promoting the development of cerebral microvascular disease but physiopathology is complicated.Methods: The study involved thirty-seven diabetic patients hospitalized in the department C of National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology of ...

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that may cause nutritional impairment. The aim of the present study was to assess differences in nutritional status and Mediterranean diet (MD) adherence among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to disease activity.Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study, conducted among patients consulting the rheumatology department of La Rabta University hospital for RA. To as...

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 ...