Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Gestational diabetes poses a significant public health challenge in Tunisia and various regions globally, affecting approximately 1 in 6 pregnant women. While it typically resolves post-delivery, about 20% of individuals with gestational diabetes (GD) develop Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) within five to ten years thereafter. Recognizing this heightened risk is crucial for prompt adoption of preventive measures. This study aimed to evaluate the perception of the risk of d...

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a global chronic health challenge, and Tunisia is witnessing a concerning surge in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D). According to the IDF 2021, diabetes affects 10.8% of adults in Tunisia, equivalent to 869,400 cases among a total adult population of 8,046,400.Materials and Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted to gather data on diabetic patients with chronic complications. The study encompassed ...

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a globally expanding disease with severe consequences. Cardiovascular and renal complications are concerning, leading to high costs for individuals and healthcare systems. Evaluating these costs is crucial to guide health policies and identify factors influencing these expenditures.Materials and Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted to collect data on diabetic patients with chronic complications. ...

Background: Despite the significant rewards offered by diabetes education, programs are underused with a significant proportion of patients choosing not to attend.Aim: The aim of this study is to identify the factors that determine the level of knowledge of diabetic patients about their disease.Methods: Our study involved 61 type 2 diabetic patients followed at the endocrinology department of the university hospital or followed at ...

Introduction: Obesity is a global pandemic with adverse health implications, notably impacting quality of life, including sexuality. There is growing evidence that obesity adversely affects sexuality, not only in males but also in females. The objective of our study was to ascertain the influence of obesity on various phases and aspects of sexual activityMethods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study involving women who engaged in sexual inter...

Introduction: Young doctors in training are considered a population at risk for developing eating disorders. These disorders have multifactorial origins and require early and rapid screening, often utilizing the SCOFF questionnaire. Our aim is to screen and identify factors associated with the development of eating disorders among medical residents.Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study involving 70 medical re...

Introduction & Objective: Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a chronic immune-mediated blistering disease that mainly affects the elderly. This affection can be triggered by multiple factors such as drugs. Gliptins are one of the most incriminated drugs in the drug-induced bullous pemphigoid (DIBP). Our objective was to determine the characteristics of this pathology associated with the use of this medication through two cases of BP confirmed by histology and direct immunofluoresc...

Introduction: Obesity continues to rise globally, exerting a significant impact on physical, mental, and sexual health. Few studies have addressed sexual dysfunction in obese women within our Tunisian context. The objective of our study was to investigate the parameters influencing sexuality in obese and pre-obese women through a standardized assessment.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analytical study involving women who engaged in sexual interco...

Introduction: Medicinal plants and their benefits on human health in the treatment of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, overweight or obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidemia present a current issue of several research studies. Among these plants is ’Hibiscus sabdariffa’, known for its hypotensive, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, and anti-obesity actions. Our work aimed to assess the impact of Hibiscus tea consumption on clinical (systolic and diastolic blood p...

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...