Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Interest health applications and networks for self-management of diabetes are growing. Furthermore, the potential influence of social media on health information spread is remarkable. Aim: This study aims to determine the role of the new telecommunication technology in the dissemination of therapeutic education in our population.Methods: Our study is an descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study which took place d...

Introduction: Moringa is a common tropical tree in Africa that has become a subject of interest for scientists due to its interesting composition and nutritional qualities. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of Moringa oleifera powder on metabolic parameters in diabetic patients in the short term.Method: We conducted a randomized controlled study with ten type 2 diabetic patients treated with oral antidiabetic medications. Each patie...

Introduction: For individuals adhering to the Islamic faith, the observance of Ramadan fasting introduces a multitude of challenges, particularly regarding patients’ non-adherence to mitigating increased risks of glycemic imbalance and associated complications. This study aimed to assess the depth of knowledge among Tunisian Muslim patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (DM) regarding their self-management practices while fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.<p...

Introduction: Tunisia is a country classified as high cardiovascular risk with a population tending towards aging and the appearance of chronic diseases.Objective: Analyze the management of chronic diseases in elderly subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2DM)Material and methods: This is a retrospective study of T2D patients hospitalized in the endocrinology-diabetology department of Hedi Chaker Sfax University Hospital between January ...

Background: Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE) is an educational process designed to guid people with chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, to improve health care self management.Aim: Our study seeks to determine the relationship of diabetic patients with therapeutic education programmes.Methods: Our study involved 61 type 2 diabetic patients followed at the endocrinology department of the university hospital or followed at t...

Introduction: Lymphocytic hypophysitis (LH) is most likely of autoimmune origin, as it is associated with other autoimmune diseases in 20 to 25% of cases, with the most common being lymphocytic thyroiditis. It is common in young women in late pregnancy or postpartum. Diabetes insipidus (DI) occurs in approximately 35% of patients with LH. To link DI to LH, we investigated the clinical, biological, and radiological characteristics of patients with DI.Pati...

Background and Aims: The Rotterdam criteria are the most accepted criteria for the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The aim of this research work is to study the quality of life of Tunisian and French women with PCOS according to their marital status.Methods: A cross-sectional study involved 172 women with PCOS. Data collection was based on telephone interviews with tunisian patients who were diagnosed with PCOS based on rotterdam criteria ...

Background and Aims: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may be the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. The Rotterdam criteria are the most accepted criteria for its diagnosis. The aim of this study is to study the predictors of quality of life in patients with PCOS according to nationality.Methods: A cross-sectional study involved 172 women, 101 of them Tunisian and 71 French. Data collection was based on telephone interviews with ...

Introduction: Gayet Wernicke’s encephalopathy (GWE) is a severe encephalopathy secondary to acute thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency which may lead to severe sequelae or death if the diagnosis is delayed. We report the first case in the literature of an association between GWE and primary hyperparathyroidism (PHP) in a man.Observation: He was a 57 years old man, with a personal history of hypertension and primary infertility, who presented with incoer...

Introduction: Although skin reactions relating to insulin injection have decreased since the prescription of human insulin and the use of highly purified insulin, they are still described in the literature. They can lead to significant problems with glycemic control. The challenge is to recognize the type of reaction that is occurring and identify the type of insulin formulation that avoids these reactions.Case-report: A 64-year-old patient, with type 2 ...