Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Hyperuricemia is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between lipid profile and blood uric acid levels in an adult population with obesity.Methods: Retrospective study including 200 patients with obesity who consulted the Obesity Unit of the National Institute of Nutrition in Tunis in 2021. Data were collected from patients’ medical records. The lipid profil...

The progression of obesity around the world is largely responsible for the high blood pressure (HBP) most commonly associated with this condition. This morbid association leads to an increase in morbid cardiovascular mortality. The aim of our work was to study the prevalence of hypertension in a group of Tunisian obese people. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at the Obesity Unit of the Tunis Institute of Nutrition about 100 obese patients who visited betwe...

Introduction: Micronutrients play a crucial role in cellular protection against external aggressions, particularly combating oxidative stress and aging. The aim of our study was to determine the association between micronutrient intake and cellular protection in diabetic patients.Methods: A descriptive study was performed on 115 type 2 diabetics. Each patient underwent a dietary survey to assess micronutrient intake. We used the Functional Food Questionn...

Introduction: Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern worldwide, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of the nutritional disparities between obese and non-obese children. This study presents a comparative analysis aiming to elucidate the distinctive nutritional profiles in these two groupsMethods: We undertook a comparative study involving 50 obese children (G1) and 35 normal-weight children (G2) aged 6 to 13 years. The research was c...

As type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic disorder, it frequently poses challenges for patients in metabolizing uric acid, resulting in hyperuricemia (HUA). In this study, our objective is to investigate the risk factors of HUA among T2DM patients.Method: Patients with T2DM who were attended in the National Institute of Nutrition in Tunis, Tunisia, between August and November 2023 were included in this retrospective observational study. Diagnosin...

Introduction: Mean platelet volume (MPV) is an indicator of the average size and activity of platelets. Higher levels of MPV are encountered in conditions with increased production in response to increased destruction of platelets. Some studies suggest an association between impaired platelet function and vascular complications in patients with diabetes mellitus. The aim of our study is to prove this association.Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study...

Introduction: Polymedication is a major problem affecting an increasing number of patients, particularly the elderly which can be deleterious in terms of quality of life, morbidity and mortality.Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of polymedication in elderly diabetic patients.Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at the Institut National de Nutrition in 2023 in diabetic...

Introduction: The World Health Organization recommends a daily salt intake of no more than 5 grams per day to prevent complications associated with excessive sodium intake. The aim of our study was to screen type 2 diabetic patients for excessive salt consumption using the Exsel Test.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study including 106 type 2 diabetic patients which took place in department A of the National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology ...

Introduction: Diabetes is known as a risk factor of microangiopathy which generally appear concomitantly. Diabetes is also the most common cause of peripheral polyneuropathy and all these complications are related to chronic hyperglycemia. The main objective of the present study is to determine the prevalence of the diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and its characteristics in people with normoalbuminuria.Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study cond...

Introduction: Sarcopenia, defined by a loss of strength and muscle mass, is initially described in elderly subjects but now is increasingly observed in younger patients with cancer. In addition, loss of muscle mass appears to be progressive during neoadjuvant chemotherapy. The aim of this study was to analyse the body composition of breast cancer patients and determine the prevalence of sarcopenia during chemotherapy.Methodology: This was a cross-section...