Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Glycemic variability (GV), defined as an integral component of glucose homeostasis, is emerging as an important metric to consider when assessing glycemic control in clinical practice. The aims of our study were to study glycemic variability among a group of adolescents with type 1 diabetes and to determine the factors influencing this parameter.Method: This is a cross-sectional analytical study, conducted at the National Institute of Nutri...

Introduction: Hyperuricemia is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between lipid profile and blood uric acid levels in an adult population with obesity.Methods: Retrospective study including 200 patients with obesity who consulted the Obesity Unit of the National Institute of Nutrition in Tunis in 2021. Data were collected from patients’ medical records. The lipid profil...

Introduction: Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease that can have a significant impact on fitness for work. The aim of our study was to study the impact of diabetes on work activity in diabetics.Methods: It was a descriptive and analytical study. It was conducted in 200 diabetic patients at the National Institute of Nutrition in Tunis. Patients received a clinical examination and standard biological assessment.Results: We include...

Introduction: Hypoglycaemia is the most serious side effect inherent in the search for good glycemic control in diabetic patients, which can be fatal and often cause significant physical and psychosocial morbidity.Aim: The aim of our study was to estimate the frequency of hypoglycaemia and to determine the factors associated with their occurrence.Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study. The study is conducted in 200 dia...

The progression of obesity around the world is largely responsible for the high blood pressure (HBP) most commonly associated with this condition. This morbid association leads to an increase in morbid cardiovascular mortality. The aim of our work was to study the prevalence of hypertension in a group of Tunisian obese people. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at the Obesity Unit of the Tunis Institute of Nutrition about 100 obese patients who visited betwe...

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a high-risk vascular risk situation. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of MS in a population of diabetic patients.Methods: It was a descriptive study conducted from March to September 2017 on 122 diabetics hospitalized at the National Institute of Nutrition. The SM is defined according to the IDF 2005 criteria. All patients underwent careful questioning, a complete clinical examination with anthro...

Introduction: Despite the fact that excessive salt consumption is a risk factor in the development of a number of diseases. There is no doubt that dietary intake of sodium chloride remains well above recommended levels. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Exsel Test in detecting excessive salt consumption in type 2 diabetic patients.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 106 type 2 diabetic patients hospitalised in departm...

Introduction: Micronutrients play a crucial role in cellular protection against external aggressions, particularly combating oxidative stress and aging. The aim of our study was to determine the association between micronutrient intake and cellular protection in diabetic patients.Methods: A descriptive study was performed on 115 type 2 diabetics. Each patient underwent a dietary survey to assess micronutrient intake. We used the Functional Food Questionn...

Introduction: Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern worldwide, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of the nutritional disparities between obese and non-obese children. This study presents a comparative analysis aiming to elucidate the distinctive nutritional profiles in these two groupsMethods: We undertook a comparative study involving 50 obese children (G1) and 35 normal-weight children (G2) aged 6 to 13 years. The research was c...

As type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic disorder, it frequently poses challenges for patients in metabolizing uric acid, resulting in hyperuricemia (HUA). In this study, our objective is to investigate the risk factors of HUA among T2DM patients.Method: Patients with T2DM who were attended in the National Institute of Nutrition in Tunis, Tunisia, between August and November 2023 were included in this retrospective observational study. Diagnosin...