Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Glycemic control in elderly diabetics is a challenge. Treatment Satisfaction reflects this control.Objectives: To assess insulin treatment satisfaction and to determine the factors associated with insulin treatment satisfaction among type 2 diabetic elderly.Methods: A cross-sectional study on 86 type 2 diabetic insulin dependent elderly recruited from the outpatient endocrinology consultation during June and July 2021...

Introduction: Cushing’s disease (CD) is a rare but serious pathology in children and adolescents. It differs from adult pathology by the mode of presentation and management. We report a case of CD in a 14-year-old child whose diagnosis was confirmed only after 2 years.Observation: This was a 14-year-old female patient with a family history of consanguineous marriage and personal history of nephrotic syndrome who presented with delayed stature, delay...

Introduction: Dietary practices are essential in diabetes control and acquiring HbA1c target. The aim of our work is to evaluate the prevalence of dietary education practice in a type 2 diabetes population and its associated factors.Methods: Cross-sectional study enrolling 84 type 2 diabetes patients followed up in the outpatient endocrinology department. The data was collected through a questionnaire in face-to-face interviews with patients. Age, body m...

Introduction: Thyroid hormones in fluence kidney function and thereby might alter serum urate levels, a major risk factor for gouty arthritis. Previous research documented a high prevalence of elevated levels of Uric acid in primary hypothyroid patients. We present the case of an incident gout attack in a patient with primary hypothyroidism.Case report: A 72-year-old male was hospitalized for a primary hypothyroidism complicated by a rhabdomyolysis. Labo...

Introduction: Allowing to have a good glycemic control, presenting no contraindications and contributing to the optimization of the general and nutritional state, insulin remains a treatment of choice for the diabetic elderly. Proper injection technique is key to achieving and maintaining goal-level diabetes control. The objective of our study was to assess insulin injection techniques in elderly subjects with type 2 diabetes.Methods: A cross-sectional s...

Introduction: Management of diabetes in older adults is complicated by the many comorbidities that may interfere with the use of certain oral antidiabetic agents, and the associated geriatric syndromes, psychiatric disorders, and high risk of dependence in this age group. The objective of our study was to determine the factors associated with poor diabetes control in insulin-requiring elderly subjects.Methods: A cross-sectional study on type 2 diabetic i...

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes, which accounts for more than 90% of all diabetes in the elderly, is a major public health problem. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality, mainly due to complications such as cardiovascular events and renal failure. The objective of our study was to determine the characteristics of type 2 diabetes in insulin-requiring elderly subjects.Methods: A cross-sectional study on type 2 diabetic insulin dependent elderly ...

Introduction: Polyuria-polydipsia syndrome (PUPDS) requires a comprehensive diagnostic approach as it can reveal serious medical conditions. We report the case of a patient consulting for PUPDS related to a primary potomania. Case presentation: A 41-year-old patient with a history of multiple psychostimulants use was admitted for acute PUPDS after emotional shock and paucisymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection. Diuresis was estimated at 6 liters per 24 hours. ...

Introduction: Celiac disease (CD) is a common condition in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). This condition is often asymptomatic and predisposes to severe complications of diabetes. The aim of this work was to study the clinical, biological, and evolutionary features of CD in diabetic children compared to a control group of non-celiac diabetic children.Patients and methods: Retrospective study of a cohort of 10 T1D children with CD compared to a cont...

Introduction: Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease that occurs mainly in childhood. In its multifocal form, the central nervous system may be affected, but rarely as the primary site of the disease. The prevalence of central diabetes insipidus (CDI) ranges from 10% to 50% and in most cases is established after the diagnosis of LCH. We report 2 cases of CDI that revealed a LCH.Observations: Case 1: A one-year old male patient was admitted...