Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Amputation is the major complication of diabetic foot. The aims of our study were to assess prevalence of amputation in a group of long-standing type 1 diabetic patients and to determine its risk factors.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study including type 1 diabetic patients followed at the National Institute of Nutrition of Tunis. All patients had a duration of diabetes ≥ 20 years. Clinical and biological data were collected f...

Introduction: Data from literature suggest that combination of autoimmune diseases may have a major physical and psychological impact on type 1 diabetic patients. The aim of our study was to assess the impact of autoimmune thyroiditis on diabetic retinopathy.Methods: We conducted a descriptive observational retrospective study of type 1 diabetic patients, followed at the National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology of Tunis, between December 2019 ...

Background: While sexual dysfunction in men with type 1 diabetes is well known, sexual dysfunction in women remains a neglected issue. The aim of this study was to assess the sexual quality of life (SQOL) of women with long-standing type 1 diabetes.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of women followed at the National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology of Tunis. We included women with type 1 diabetes for 20 years or more. Women who were ...

Background: Lower extremity artery disease (LEAD) is a common complication of diabetes, with increasing prevalence with duration and/or the coexistence of other cardiovascular risk factors. The Ankle-brachial index (ABI) is the first diagnostic step after clinical examination, for screening and diagnosis of LEAD. The aim of our study was to evaluate the ABI in a group of long-standing type 1 diabetic patients.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study...

Background: Long-standing type 1 diabetes, had many complications which have an impact on both life expectancy and quality of life of these patients. The aims of our study were to evaluate the quality of life of a group of Tunisian patients with type 1 diabetes evolving for more than 20 years as well as to determine the factors associated with its alteration.Methods: We conducted a descriptive observational cross-sectional study including type 1 diabetic...

Background: Erectile dysfunction impairs the quality of life of men with type 1 diabetes. Many factors are involved in this complication. According to the literature, diabetic microangiopathy is associated with erectile dysfunction. The aim of our study was to evaluate the impact of diabetic retinopathy on erectile dysfunction in a group of long-standing type 1 diabetics.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study that included male patients with type ...

Background: Diabetic foot represents a serious complication due to its prevalenceas well as its impact on functional and vital prognosis of the diabetic patient. The aim of our study was to assess the risk of foot ulceration in a group of long-standing type 1 diabetics.Methods: We conducted a descriptive observational cross-sectional study including type 1 diabetic patients who had diabetes for more than 20 years, followed at the National Institute of Nu...