Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0090ep388 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2023

Neck circumference and metabolic syndrome: A cross-sectional study

Khalaf Rahma , Olfa Berriche , Khamassi Sana , Dhieb Nesrine , Mizouri Ramla , Amor Nadia Ben , Othman Rym Ben , Kacem Awatef , Gamoudi Amel , Henda Jamoussi

Background and Aim: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a complex disorder that increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Neck Circumference (NC) can estimate the subcutaneous upper body fat distribution which has been recognized as associated with MetS. The aim of our study is to investigate the possible association of NC with cardiometabolic risk factors and MetS and to determine the possible cutoff points of NC for the diagnosis of MetS.Methods: This is...

ea0090ep413 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2023

Risk factors for lower limb amputation in patients with diabetes

Bani Ines , Amor Nadia Ben , Mahjoub Faten , Amri Abir El , Olfa Berriche , Mizouri Ramla , Othman Rym Ben , Amel Gammoudi , Ines Lahmar , Henda Jamoussi

Introduction: The diabetic foot is a frequent complication that can be life-threatening for the diabetic patient. The risk of amputation is multiplied by 40 in the diabetic patient compared to the non-diabetic population. Our aims were to determine the prevalence of foot amputation in patients hospitalized for poorly controlled diabetes, and to determine the risk factors associated with amputation.Method: This is a cross-sectional analytical study, inclu...

ea0090ep454 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2023

Does the prebiotic and probiotic supplementation influence the lipid profile of obese patients?

Othman Rym Ben , Zemni Zeineb , Gamoudi Amel , Olfa Berriche , Ghali Chaima El , Mizouri Ramla , Amor Nadia Ben , Mahjoub Faten , Henda Jamoussi

Background: The role of gut microbiota on our health is increasingly well known. It plays a role in digestive, metabolic, immune and neurological functions. The objective of our work was to evaluate the effect of prebiotic and probiotic supplementation on the lipid profile in addition of a weight loss program.Methods: This is an interventional study involving 45 obese patients consulting the obesity unit of the Institute of Nutrition of Tunis during the ...

ea0090ep458 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2023

A simple score for predicting non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in obese patients

Dalhoum Meriam , Olfa Berriche , Sameh Riahi , Sahar Hamza , Raja Tlili , Gamoudi Amel , Othman Rym Ben , Amor Nadia Ben , Mizouri Ramla , Kacem Awatef , Lamia Kallel , Henda Jamoussi

Introduction: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) represents the most common and fastest growing liver disease. Its incidence is associated with the global obesity epidemic.Objective: To develop a simple score to predict the risk of NAFLD in the obese patient.Methods and Materials: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study including 95 patients who consulted at the Human Obesity Research Unit of the National Institute of Nu...

ea0090ep460 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2023

Complications of obesity: a retrospective study of a Tunisian population

Safi Eya , Mizouri Ramla , Zemni Zeineb , Ouderni Imen , Khaoula Ben Ali , Lajili Olfa , Amor Nadia Ben , Othman Rym Ben , Mahjoub Faten , Olfa Berriche , Henda Jamoussi

Objective: To study the characteristics of obesity in a Tunisian population and determine the associated complications.Methodology: Retrospective study including 60 obese patients followed at the obesity unit of the National Nutrition Institute of Tunis.Results: The mean age was 44±11.08 years with a female predominance of 87%. The average body mass index (BMI) was 35.7±4.8 kg/m². Obesity class I, class II and...

ea0090ep473 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2023

Relationship between lipid profile and serum uric acid concentration in patients with type 2 diabetes

Zemni Zeineb , Dhieb Nesserine , Mizouri Ramla , Sdiri Chaima , Cheikhrouhou Maryam , Othman Rym Ben , Amor Nadia Ben , Mahjoub Faten , Olfa Berriche , Henda Jamoussi

Introduction: hyperuricemia is a marker of cardiovascular risk. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between lipid profile and serum uric acid concentration in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D).Method: A retrospective study including 100 patients followed in the A department of the National Institute of Nutrition in Tunis. Data were collected from patientsÂ’ medical records. The lipid profile includes low density lipoprotein (LDL),...

ea0090ep506 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2023

Celiac disease in adult patients with type 1 diabetes: screening and clinical and paraclinical profile

Ben Amor Nadia , Karboul Youssef , Mahjoub Faten , Olfa Berriche , Zemni Zeineb , Ouderni Imen , Ben Othman Rym , Mizouri Ramla , Lahmar Ines , Gamoudi Amel , Henda Jamoussi

Aims: Screening for celiac disease in adult type 1 diabetics and studying its clinical and paraclinical profile.Patients and methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study conducted among 150 adult type 1 diabetic patients followed in Department A of the National Institute of Nutrition of Tunis. All patients underwent serological screening for celiac disease.Results: The prevalence of histologically confirmed celiac disease was 3.33% w...

ea0090ep513 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2023

Can prebiotics improve weight loss in obese patients?

Ben Othman Rym , Zemni Zeineb , El Ghali Chaima , Douiri Wafa , Olfa Berriche , Mizouri Ramla , Ben Amor Nadia , Mahjoub Faten , Henda Jamoussi

Background: Prebiotics are compounds in food that induce the growth of beneficial microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, which are essential for the proper functioning of the microbiota. The objective of our work was to evaluate the effect of prebiotics intake on anthropometric parameters in addition to a weight loss program.Methods: This is an interventional study involving 30 obese patients consulting the obesity unit of the Institute of Nutrition ...

ea0090ep514 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2023

Can prebiotics improve daytime sleepiness in obese patients?

Ben Othman Rym , Zemni Zeineb , El Ghali Chaima , Olfa Berriche , Mizouri Ramla , Douiri Wafa , Ben Amor Nadia , Mahjoub Faten , Henda Jamoussi

Background: Excessive daytime sleepiness is a common complaint in obese patients affecting life quality. The objective of our work was to evaluate the impact of prebiotics intake on daytime sleepiness in addition to a weight loss program.Methods: This is an interventional study involving 30 obese patients consulting the obesity unit of the Institute of Nutrition of Tunis during the period from May to August 2022. Patients were divided into 2 groups match...

ea0090ep520 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2023

Prevalence of hirsutism in obese Tunisian women

Sliman Chayma Bel Hadj , Ben Amor Nadia , Mahjoub Faten , Olfa Berriche , Ali Khaoula Ben , Ben Othman Rym , Mizouri Ramla , Amel Gammoudi , Awatef Kacem , Henda Jamoussi

Introduction: Hirsutism is clinically defined as presence of excessive body hair in women in androgen-dependent areas. The aim of our study was to determine the prevalence and the characteristics of hirsutism in obesity.Patients and methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study including 65 obese Tunisian women of reproductive age conducted in the obesity unit of the national Institute of nutrition of Tunis. The Ferriman-Gallwey score was used to...