Endocrine Abstracts

Background: To be able to manage their disease and live with it, type 2 diabetic patients need to understand and be aware of their disease. Educational diagnosis should therefore assess patients’ perception of their diabetes.Aims: This study aims to carry out a self-assessment of diabetic patients’ knowledge of their diseaseMethods: Our study is a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study which took place during th...

Background: Low medication adherence is a frequent problem in elderly individuals with chronic diseases such as diabetes. The objective is to assess the level of medication adherence and identify predictive factors for poor adherence among elderly diabetic patients.Methods: We conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional study among diabetic patients aged 65 years and older, who were attending the Endocrinology Department at Hedi Chaker University Hospital i...

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: Diabetic foot wounds (DFW) are one of the most challenging complications of diabetes. DFW is one of the leading causes of foot ulceration and amputation in patients with diabetes mellitus. Then, a multidisciplinary approach is of a great importance in the prevention and management of DFW. Healthcare personnel, particularly nurses, have an important role in this process. The objective of our study was to evaluate nurses ‘knowledge on diabetic foot wounds mana...

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: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the most common cause of acquired blindness. Patient information about its course and prognosis is key to insure therapeutic adherence and reduce the risk of blindness. The aim of this study is to assess Tunisian patients’ level of knowledge about DR and to correlate it with DR severity. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional descriptive and analytical study of diabetic patients with DR followed at outpati...

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 ...

Introduction: Diabetic foot is a significant public health issue, and its management remains challenging, emphasizing the importance of prevention through the screening of high-risk feet and educating diabetic patients about preventive care.Objectives: To assess, using a questionnaire, the knowledge and practices of diabetic patients regarding diabetic foot care and to determine the level of podiatric risk in our diabetic patients according to the Intern...

Introduction: The diabetic foot represents a major public health problem worldwide, as it exposes patients with diabetes mellitus to a high prevalence of ulceration and amputation, with potential repercussions on patients’ quality of life and even the society through its economic impact. Health care personnel, particularly nurses, play a crucial role in the management and prevention of diabetic foot disease. The aim of our study was to assess nuses’Knowledge levels o...