Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The diabetic foot is a frequent, serious and costly complication of diabetes. The prevention of diabetic foot involves a systematic podiatric evaluation of diabetic patients to identify the foot at risk. The aim of our study was to determine the podiatric risk in a Tunisian diabetic population according to the classification of the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) and the factors associated with podiatric risk.Method...

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the most common endocrine disorder. The skin manifestations of diabetes can vary depending on the duration of the disease and the control of blood glucose levels. Almost all patients with DM eventually develop skin changes due to the long-term effects of hyperglycemia on microcirculation and skin collagen. This study was conducted to find the hospital based prevalence of mucocutaneous manifestations in patients with diabetes mellitus, th...

Introduction: Obesity is one of the major public health issues worldwide and is known to be associated with an increased risk of severe metabolic and cardiovascular complication. The aim of our study was to assess the impact of obesity severity on the metabolic profile of obese patients.Materials and methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study involving 68 obese patients carried within the National Institute of Nutrition in Tunis. The patients were divide...

Introduction: Olive oil is the most representative food of the traditional Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) that, besides having high-monounsaturated fatty acids content, contains other minor components with biological properties. Olive oil as a food, and the MedDiet as a food pattern are associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and ...

Introduction: The progressive increase in diabetes is likely to increase the incidence of amputations. Despite a wealth of research highlighting the importance of early detection and management, prevention practices remain poor, with inconsistent patient follow-up and compliance. The aim of our study was to assess the prevalence and risk factors for lower limb amputation in a third-line hospital among diabetics.Methods: It was a retrospective study inclu...

Backgroud and Aim: Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are reportedly common in diabetes mellitus (DM) with a conflicting data on its prevalence in this specific population. The aim of our study is to determine the prevalence of GI symptoms and its associated factors.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted on 60 patients with DM. Anthropometric parameters, glycemic control, duration of diabetes and diabetic treatment were collected. Lower and upper...

Objective: Our objective was to determine the relationship between mean blood gamma-GT (GGT) levels and chronic complications of type 2 diabetes.Patients and Methods: This was a descriptive study including 89 diabetic patients followed at the department A of the National Institute of Nutrition in Tunis.Results: The mean age was 56.44 ±13.02 years. The mean GGT level was 54.77±61.13 IU/l. Diabetes was uncontrolled in 93% of ca...

Background: Alteration of gut microbiota leads to increased intestinal permeability, inflammation, and metabolic disorders. The aim of our study was to determine the effect of prebiotic supplementation on glycemic parameters in addition to a weight loss program.Methods: This is an interventional study including 30 obese patients consulting the obesity unit of the Institute of Nutrition in Tunis. The patients were divided into 2 groups matched for age, se...

Background and Aim: Coffee is consumed worldwide and have been an important aspect of societal norms and cultural traditions for centuries. The health effects of routine caffeine consumption and their potential function as modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease have recently been the suggested by many studies. The aim of this study is to evaluate the daily caffeine consumption in obese patients and its clinical and metabolic effects.Methods: ...

Background and Aim: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a complex disorder that increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Neck Circumference (NC) can estimate the subcutaneous upper body fat distribution which has been recognized as associated with MetS. The aim of our study is to investigate the possible association of NC with cardiometabolic risk factors and MetS and to determine the possible cutoff points of NC for the diagnosis of MetS.Methods: This is...