Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The main objective in the management of primary hypothyroidism is to normalize thyrotropin (TSH) level with Levothyroxine replacement therapy. The optimal dose of Levothyroxine may be affected by several factors such as age, gender, body weight, some medical disorders and drugs intake. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between thyroid antibody titers and Levothyroxine dose in patients with primary hypothyroidism secondary to Hashimoto thyroidit...

Introduction: Obesity poses a significant health risk and is linked to several comorbidities, including diabetes. The aim of our study was to evaluate the impact of obesity on glycemic control in type 2 diabetics.Methods: It was a descriptive and analytical study, conducted in 200 diabetic patients hospitalized at the National Institute of Nutrition of Tunis. Each patient received a biological assessment including glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and a glycem...

Aim: The aim of our study was to compare the clinical profile of type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients who are hospitalized in our service for diabetic ketoacidosis.Methodology: This was a descriptive study involving 121 diabetic patients hospitalized for diabetic ketoacidosis in the C department of diabetology of the national institute of nutrition of Tunis.Results: Of the 121 subjects studied, 57.85% are type 2 diabetic patients an...

Introduction: Diabetes in the elderly is a major public health problem in Tunisia. Its prevalence increases with aging population. The aim of this study was to determine the particularities of insulin-requiring diabetes in elderly patients in hospitals.Methods: This was a retrospective cross study about insulin-treated diabetics admitted in our institute between August and October 2016 for uncontrolled diabetes. Was considered as elderly diabetic any pat...

Introduction: Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease that can have a significant impact on fitness for work. The aim of our study was to study the impact of diabetes on work activity in diabetics.Methods: It was a descriptive and analytical study. It was conducted in 200 diabetic patients at the National Institute of Nutrition in Tunis. Patients received a clinical examination and standard biological assessment.Results: We include...

Introduction: Hypoglycaemia is the most serious side effect inherent in the search for good glycemic control in diabetic patients, which can be fatal and often cause significant physical and psychosocial morbidity.Aim: The aim of our study was to estimate the frequency of hypoglycaemia and to determine the factors associated with their occurrence.Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study. The study is conducted in 200 dia...

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a high-risk vascular risk situation. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of MS in a population of diabetic patients.Methods: It was a descriptive study conducted from March to September 2017 on 122 diabetics hospitalized at the National Institute of Nutrition. The SM is defined according to the IDF 2005 criteria. All patients underwent careful questioning, a complete clinical examination with anthro...