Endocrine Abstracts

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is, characterized by high blood glucose levels, one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide. In 2021, according to International Diabetes Federation, 537 million adults aged between 20 and 79 are diagnosed with DM. Environmental and genetic factors affect its etiopathogenesis. Disturbances in emotions or emotion regulation are regarded as a major contributor to the pathophysiology and etiology of the disease. People with DM who experience diabetes ...

Background: Acromegaly which is caused by excessive growth hormone is a rare chronicle endocrine disorder. Because it is a rare disorder, limited data are available on the impact and consequences of acromegaly on the mental health of patients, but the investigations are growing over time.Aim: It aims to summarize the evidence identifying the mental health issues of patients with acromegaly.Methods: MEDLINE (PubMed), Web of Science,...

Background: Acromegaly is an uncommon metabolic condition characterized by the excessive secretion of growth hormone after the closure of epiphyseal plates. The onset of acromegaly is gradual, and its progression is slow. Manifestations of elevated growth hormone levels may remain inconspicuous for an extended period. Clinical indications include enlarged jaw, swelling in the hands and feet, pronounced facial bones, roughened facial features, nasal enlargement, tongue enlargem...

Aim: Self-monitoring of blood glucose has an important place in ensuring diabetes management. This study aims to develop a reliable instrument to assess blood glucose measurement knowledge in diabetic patients. The purpose of the scale is to assess blood glucose measurement knowledge in diabetic patients.Method: The data were collected from 240 patients in the diabetes polyclinic of a training and research hospital between March and September 2022. The s...

Aim: Self-monitoring of blood glucose has an important place in ensuring diabetes management. For diabetic individuals to measure their blood glucose level correctly with recommended frequency and technique, their blood glucose measurement technique, knowledge, and skills should be checked regularly with reliable measurement tools. This study aimed to develop a reliable instrument for assessing blood glucose self-monitoring skills in diabetic patients. The purpose of the scale...

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is a significant metabolic condition characterized by its widespread occurrence and associated complications. Reports indicate that DM impacts 25% of the global population. The way individuals handle their existing illnesses throughout their lifetimes is crucial in terms of uncertainty and self-care behaviors within chronic diseases such as DM. The connection between individuals’ physiological parameters (HbA1c etc.) and uncertainty, as wel...

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) stands out as one of the prevalent endocrine disorders affecting women in their reproductive years, impacting 8-13% of females as per World Health Organization (WHO) statistics. This condition has significant repercussions on a woman’s sense of self, mental well-being, and overall life quality. While individuals with PCOS often grapple with anxiety and sadness throughout the diagnosis and treatment phases, external factors ca...

Objective: Our purpose was to evaluate the impact of a transmission system on metabolic control of patients with diabetes.Research design and methods: This ongoing-prospective, randomized, comparative study included adult patients with type 1 (n=71) and type 2 diabetes (n=139). Consecutive patients were equally allocated into two groups. Both groups received routine care by the same health care professionals (HCPs) 3-monthly. TeleDiab g...

Introduction: The accurate and comprehensive assessment of glycaemic control in pregnant with gestational diabetes (GDM) is important for preventing foetal complications. We aimed to determine glycaemic variation on women with GDM with using a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) and to investigate the relationship between reflecting glucose markers such as HbA1c, fructosamine (FRM), and 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG).Materials and methods: 31 women...

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease characterized by decreased bone mineral density and destruction of the microarchitecture of bone structure. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between bone mineral density, vitamin D level and sleep quality in female patients with osteoporosis.Material and Method: This descriptive correlational study included a total of 318 women diagnosed with osteoporosis. The data were collected usin...