Endocrine Abstracts

Children and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) are at increased risk for developing other autoimmune diseases. We are presenting this rare association of tubulo-interstitial nephritis and uveitis (TINU) with severe hypercalcaemia and type 1 DM. 12 years old girl, with Type 1 Diabetes for 5 years presented with 4 months history of weight loss, abdominal pain, nausea, tiredness, anorexia and recurrent hypoglycaemias. Her HbA1c levels was 38 mmol/mol (5.6%). She wa...

The main-stay management of Beta thalassaemia major is blood transfusion but this carries a risk of endocrinopathy from hemosiderosis in endocrine organs. Iron chelation therapy aims to mitigate this risk. Access to this therapy isn’t available in some healthcare systems. Known Syrian refugee diagnosed with Beta thalassaemia major in infancy referred via the refugee medical services for thalassaemia management. There was previous history of intermittent transfusion suppor...