Endocrine Abstracts

Objectives: Leptin is an adipokine responsible for controlling appetite and fat accumulation. The role of leptin in pathophysiology of obesity and diabetes mellitus is an area of active investigation.The aim was to study leptin levels in diabetic and nondiabetic patients with increased body mass index (BMI).Methods: A sample of 246 patients with type 2 diabetic mellitus and 86 age and BMI-matched controls were examined. The mean age of the participants w...

Objectives: Adiponectin is an adipokine that play an important role in glucose metabolism and energy homeostasis. The aim of our study was to evaluate adiponectin levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients compared with healthy controls.Methods: A sample of 246 patients with type 2 diabetic mellitus and 86 age and BMI-matched controls were included. The mean duration of diabetes was 9.54 (5–13) years. The mean glucose level was 8.14 (5.56–9.9)...

Objectives: Eating disorders often co-occur with diabetes, and this comorbidity is associated with severe medical complications. The DEPS-R is a 16-item diabetes-specific self-report measure of disordered eating that can be completed in <10 min. The purpose of the study was to translate and validate the Russian version of the Diabetes Eating Problem Survey–Revised (DEPS-R).Methods: 372 patients with diabetes mellitus using insulin injections par...

Controversial data exist regarding the prevalence of eating disorders in individuals with diabetes. EAT-26 questionnaire is as a validated widely used self-reported tool recommended in general population for assessing eating disorder risk. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of abnormal eating behavior in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and a matched sample of nondiabetic control subjects.Research design and methods: A total 63 participant...

The aim of the research was to reveal and assess the interaction between environmental and hereditary factors in obese patients seeking for weight loss.Materials and methods: We analysed the anamnesis of 134 overweight and obese patients, having asked to endocrinologist for losing weight (20 men and 112 women). The mean age of the respondents was 45.78+8, 76 years. 15.7% of patients were overweight, and 84.3% were obese. Heritability of obesity was deter...

Backgrounds and aim: Millions of people all over the world are in a search for the perfect weight loss plan. The aim of our research was to make a typical portrait of a Belarusian citizen who is trying to lose weight.Methods: Participants were individuals (n=70) who were screened for a behavioral weight-loss treatment program. The majority of patients were women (88.4%). The mean age was 46.56+9.43 years. Among the participants three of 70 perso...

Backgrounds: The rapidly increasing epidemic of obesity is one of the most challenging dilemmas facing endocrinologists all over the world today. The scale of the obesity problem has a number of serious consequences for individuals and for government health systems. The aim of our research was the evaluation of obesity and overweight prevalence in Minsk city population within the framework of the Campaign ‘Obesity As A Risk Factor of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus’<p c...

Background and aims: Type 2 diabetes is strongly associated with obesity as the major potentially modifiable risk factor. Apart from total caloric intake, certain eating patterns have been associated with the risk of diabetes and insulinoresistance. Researchers have found that specific groups in the community may be at increased risk of eating disorders, including people with diabetes and those who are obese. The aim of the study was to detect the risk of disordered eating in ...