Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Micronutrient deficiencies can contribute to the development or exacerbation of gastrointestinal disorders especially in type 2 diabetic patients. The aim of our study was to determine the effect micronutrient status on gastrointestinal symptoms in diabetic patients.Methods: We conducted a retrospective descriptive study. We included 115 type 2 diabetics patients. A dietary survey was conducted for each patient to determine nutrient intake....

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of undernutrition among elderly diabetic patients in hospital.Patients and methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study enrolling 100 patients aged ≥ 70 years who were hospitalized in ward A of the National Institute of Nutrition in Tunis. The diagnosis of undernutrition was established according to the criteria proposed by HAS 2021.Results: The mean age of included patients was 73 y±2.4...

Introduction: Lower limb arterial disease (PAAD) is a serious complication of diabetes and is particularly common in patients at high cardiovascular risk. Its management in diabetic patients is a major public health problem, with sometimes tragic consequences for the patient. The objective of our work was to detect PAD in type 2 diabetics.Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study involving 122 type 2 diabetics hospitalized at th...

Introduction: Macronutrient intake in cancer therapy is a controversial subject. Low protein intake could lead to malnutrition and cachexia. This can affect the response to chemotherapy. To date, there are no clinical studies to answer this question. The aim is to assess the influence of different macronutrient intakes in breast cancer patients on the digestive tolerance of chemotherapy.Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted ove...

Introduction: Diabetic foot is a major public health and it’s the combination of arteriopathy, neuropathy and infection. Among all possible complications of diabetes mellitus, diabetic foot problems are a leading cause of hospitalisation. The aim of our study was to assess different diabetic foot factors in diabetic patients and to classify them into risk groups according to the guidelines of the International Working Group on Diabetic Foot (IWGDF)M...

Introduction: Hypertension is common in elderly diabetic patients, and is responsible for an increased cardiovascular risk and an acceleration of the degenerative effects of diabetes.Objectives: To determine the characteristics of hypertension in elderly diabetic patients.Patients and Methods: Descriptive study including 100 hypertensive type 2 diabetic patients aged >65 years followed up in department A of the national institu...

Introduction: Sarcopenic obesity (SO), characterized by the coexistence of obesity and sarcopenia, is a condition increasingly recognized for its clinical and functional features, which impairs patients’ quality of life and increases the risk of morbidity and mortality. In order to improve the management of obese patients, we aimed to screen for sarcopenia in obese adults and to identify the nutritional risk factors associated with sarcopenic obesity.<p class="abstext...

Introduction: Loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, which defines sarcopenia, generally occurs with ageing, and is commonly associated with relative or absolute fat mass gain; this process contributes to the potential development of sarcopenic obesity. However, sarcopenia can occur in people suffering from obesity at any age. We aimed therefore to screen for sarcopenia in a group of obese adults, and to identify the biological risk factors associated with sarcopenic obesi...

Introduction : Obesity is undeniably a major factor in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Diagnosis of the latter relies on polysomnography, but this test is not widely available. Screening of subjects at risk could be relevant, using tools such as the Berlin Questionnaire.Objective : To determine the prevalence of symptoms and risk factors for OSAS in a group of obese subjects.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 100...

Introduction: Malnutrition is a common issue observed in patients undergoing treatment for cancer. It stems from various factors and poses a significant challenge in the effective care of these individuals, adding complexity to their overall management. The aim of our study was to determine the prevalence of undernutrition and risk of undernutrition in women with breast cancer and its effect on chemotherapy digestive tolerance.Methodology: This was a cro...