Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a sort of temporary carbonhydrate intolerance in pregnancy. GDM leads to a variety of risks for the fetus and the mother during pregnancy. Mothers who had GDM during their pregnancy have high risk of caesarean section and pre-eclampsia. Also there are risks of macrosomia, neonatal hypoglycemia and hyperbilirubinemia for the fetuses of these mothers. Cardiovascular disorders, hypertension, dyslipidemia and metabolic syndrome ...

Introduction: Isotretinoin (Iso) treatment in acne disease may cause dyslipidemia and increased liver enzymes. Its effects on lipid and glucose metabolism may cause atherogenic complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate carotis intima–media thickness (CIMT), HOMA-IR, and osteopontin (OPN) levels in acne patients on Iso treatment.Methods: Iso treatment given 21 patients are included in this study. They followed for 4 months. 21 patients wit...