Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Hyperglycemia is a common disorder in elderly patients. Diabetes management in this population requires evaluation of medical, pharmacological and functional domains. Screening for diabetes chronic complications should include, in addition to traditional micro- and macrovascular disease, search for cognitive impairment and vitamin B12 deficiency.Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of cognitive impairment, depression, and associated clinic...

Introduction: Chronic diseases such as type 1 diabetes can be associated with psychiatric disorders. Previous data suggest a high prevalence of depression, anxiety, disordered eating and diabetes distress among patients with diabetes. Mental health problems could interfere with treatment adherence, glucose control and chronic complications.Objective: We aim to evaluate the prevalence of psychiatric disorders, drug abuse, and treatment adherence in patien...