Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Ocular infections are a serious threat to the visual prognosis of diabetic patients. Often exacerbated by glycemic imbalance and pre-existing eye conditions, their progression remains unpredictable due to the limited therapeutic options available. Factors contributing to this unpredictability include the restricted diffusion of antibiotics within the eye, the toxicity associated with prolonged use of certain fortified eye drops, and the emergence of antibiotic-re...

Introduction: Individuals with type 1 diabetes have an increased risk of depression, which can worsen their health condition and elevate the risk of complications. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of anxiety and depression in these patients and evaluate their impact on disease management.Patients and Methods: A retrospective study over six years (2018-2023), including 168 hospitalized type 1 diabetic patients, assessed for their mental state us...

Introduction: The increasing association between metabolic syndrome and type 1 diabetes, along with its impact on micro and macrovascular complications, is becoming more evident. The aim of our study was to assess the prevalence of different components of metabolic syndrome in type 1 diabetic patients and identify any possible correlation with various complications related to type 1 diabetesMaterials and Methods: This is a descriptive retrospective study...

Introduction: Obesity, a multifactorial chronic disease resulting from the interplay of genetic and environmental factors, is associated with numerous complications that can impact both vital and functional prognosis. The aim of our study was to analyze the epidemiological, clinical, and paraclinical characteristics of cardiovascular and metabolic complications related to obesity while identifying associated predictive factors.Patients and methods: In th...

Introduction: Diabetes is one of the most complex chronic health conditions of our time. Daily management of the disease as well as its acute and chronic complications requires a certain level of education; social media could play a role in disseminating appropriate information.Objectives of the study: Evaluated the involvement of social media in the education of young people with type 1 diabetes.Material and methods: Descriptive c...

Introduction: Physical activity helps improve physical performance and glycemic balance in type 1 diabetics. Furthermore, these patients encounter obstacles to accessing a normal sporting life and therefore its benefits.Objectives of the study: To evaluate the practice of physical activity (PA) among T1D people, their knowledge in terms of therapeutic adaptation and the obstacles facing its practice.Material and methods: Descriptiv...

Introduction: Diabetic foot represents a daunting complication of diabetes, compromising the patient’s functional prognosis and leading to a deterioration in the quality of life.Objectives: To assess the quality of life of diabetic patients with diabetic foot and analyze the factors associated with a decline in quality of life.Patients and methods: An observational, analytical, and prospective study involving 58 patients hospi...

Introduction: Fournier’s gangrene is a rapidly progressive necrotizing fasciitis affecting the perineum and external genital organs, requiring prompt, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary therapeutic intervention due to its severity. Diabetic patients are particularly at risk of developing Fournier’s gangrene due to their vulnerability to infections and healing complications.Objective: To present the clinical, therapeutic, and evolutionary aspe...

Introduction: Obesity poses a major challenge to public health, not only due to its cardiovascular and metabolic complications but also because of its impact on the musculoskeletal system. The aim of this study is to analyze the frequency of various osteoarticular complications in obese individuals.Patients and Methods: This is a retrospective study conducted on 502 obese patients aged 13 to 80 years, hospitalized in the endocrinology department of CHU I...

Introduction: Adult factitious hypoglycemia is due to self-administration of insulin or insulin secretagogue, and is the most common cause of Münchhausen syndrome. The objective is to study the epidemiological profile of patients hospitalized for artificial hypoglycemia for better management.Patients and methods: Retrospective study carried out at the Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Department, Ibn Rochd University Hospital - Casablanca, on pat...