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Clinical Profile of Turner Syndrome: A Tertiary Center Experience Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2023-03-17
Background: Turner syndrome (TS) is the commonest chromosomal abnormality in females with an incidence of 25–50 per 100,000 females. Girls with TS universally have short stature (95%), along with gonadal failure (#x3e;90%) and infertility (99%); however, the ethnic differences are not well elaborated. Objectives: This study has been planned to evaluate the presentation and course of Indian girls with
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Oral Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Individuals with Diabetes Mellitus in the Sultanate of Oman Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2023-03-17 Noora Al Shihi, Abdulhakeem Al Rawahi, Raya Al Jahdhami, Rayyan Al Riyami, Abdulaziz Al Murazza, Noor Al Busaidi, Fatma Al Riyami, Suad Al Salti
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease with an increasing global prevalence. The condition has several oral health implications, with oral health in turn affecting diabetes control. People with diabetes are at higher risk of oral health problems, including periodontal disease, dental caries, and candidiasis; in particular, there appears to be a two-way relationship between periodontitis
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Variability among Physicians in Risk Stratification for People with Diabetes during Ramadan Fasting Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2023-01-12 Bachar Afandi, Mohamed Hassanein, Shehla Shaikh, Gamal Ibrahim, Monira Alarouj
Introduction: A novel clinical calculator was developed to assist physicians in classifying the risk for individuals with diabetes planning to observe fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. The aim of this study was to evaluate the necessity to use this approach. Methods: A survey with twenty-six clinical scenario questions was developed. All cases were pre-scored using the proposed Diabetes and
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Acknowledgement to Reviewers Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2023-01-05
Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol J 2022;28:151
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Travel with Diabetes: A Comprehensive Review for Clinicians Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2023-01-03
Background: Travel has become an integral part of life, whether for business, pleasure, sport, or pilgrimage. The increasing number of patients with diabetes mellitus translates to a greater number of travelers with this condition. Primary care physicians have little knowledge to guide patients with diabetes planning travel. Summary: A structured pre-travel evaluation coupled with patient education
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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in an Adolescent Girl with Graves’ Disease: A Coincidence or Consequence Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2023-01-03
Background: Graves’ disease (GD)-related bone marrow injury presents usually as agranulocytosis or less commonly as pancytopenia. However, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) has been reported recently in an adult patient with GD. The underlying pathogenesis is not fully understood. Nevertheless, the harmful effects of anti-thyroid drugs or autoimmune reaction to bone marrow cells are anticipated to
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Recommendations for Titration and Administration of Oral Semaglutide for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes during Ramadan Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-12-21 Mohamed Hassanein, Abdulqawi Almansari, Ebtesam Ba-Essa, Fatheya F. Alawadi, Hussein ElBadawi, Rakesh Kumar Sahay, Rayaz Malik, Rohana Abdul Ghani, Salah Abusnana, Shehla Shaikh, Sueziani Binte Zainudin, Tarik Elhadd, Yousef AL Saleh
Background: Injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are proven to be well tolerated and efficacious in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) fasting during Ramadan. The first oral GLP-1RA semaglutide, also indicated for the treatment of T2DM, has specific dosing instructions to optimize treatment exposure, which may need to be altered during Ramadan fasting to ensure optimal
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A Rare Case of Adolescent Girl with Beard-PCOS with a Difference: “HAIR-AN Syndrome” Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-12-05
“Hyperandrogenism” is one of the commonest reasons for consultation in the adolescent age group. The most common reason being polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) caused due to the changing lifestyle and adopting to a more sedentary type of living. PCOS is an endocrine disorder becoming increasingly common in adolescent, with an incidence of 6–18% in the female population. HAIR-AN syndrome being a specific
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A Rare Case of Adolescent Girl with Beard-PCOS with a Difference: “HAIR-AN Syndrome” Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-12-05 Payal S. Kubsad, Vani Hebbal Nagarajappa, Dhanya Soodhana Mohan
“Hyperandrogenism” is one of the commonest reasons for consultation in the adolescent age group. The most common reason being polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) caused due to the changing lifestyle and adopting to a more sedentary type of living. PCOS is an endocrine disorder becoming increasingly common in adolescent, with an incidence of 6–18% in the female population. HAIR-AN syndrome being a specific
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Compliance of Appointment, Antidiabetic Treatment, and Diet in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Private Diabetes Clinic Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-08-25 Kiran Piparva, Anil Singh, Nirav Joshi
Context: India is an epicenter of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the entire world. Compliance is essential for chronic diseases treatment and has a significant impact on health and health care costs. The current study was planned to assess compliance to the appointment, treatment, and diet in T2DM patients at a private diabetic clinic in Rajkot city. Aims: The aim was to assess compliance to physician’s
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Compliance of Appointment, Antidiabetic Treatment, and Diet in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Private Diabetes Clinic Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-08-25
Context: India is an epicenter of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the entire world. Compliance is essential for chronic diseases treatment and has a significant impact on health and health care costs. The current study was planned to assess compliance to the appointment, treatment, and diet in T2DM patients at a private diabetic clinic in Rajkot city. Aims: The aim was to assess compliance to physician’s
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Erratum Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-07-15 Fatheya Al Awadi
Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol J
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Post-Transplant Diabetes: Prevalence, Risk, and Management Challenges Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-07-11 Alaaeldin M.K. Bashier, Dileep Kumar, Fakhriya J. Alalawi, Hind Al Nour, Amna Khalifa Al Hadari, Azza Abdulaziz Bin Hussain
The prevalence of diabetes and diabetic nephropathy is increasing, especially in middle eastern countries. Many patients reach end-stage renal disease and either start dialysis or consider preemptive transplantation. Even a higher number of patients develop post-transplant diabetes, which imposes an even higher risk on graft survival and outcomes post-transplantation. Recently, in the UAE, a renal
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Post-Transplant Diabetes: Prevalence, Risk, and Management Challenges Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-07-11
The prevalence of diabetes and diabetic nephropathy is increasing, especially in middle eastern countries. Many patients reach end-stage renal disease and either start dialysis or consider preemptive transplantation. Even a higher number of patients develop post-transplant diabetes, which imposes an even higher risk on graft survival and outcomes post-transplantation. Recently, in the UAE, a renal
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Effect of Levothyroxine Replacement on Cognitive Function Impairment in a Sample of Egyptian Population with Subclinical Hypothyroidism Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-07-08 Salwa Seddik Hosny El-khwaga, Dina Ahmed Marwan, Nahla Nader Adly, Marina El-Amir Hakim, Ahmed Mohamed Bahaaeldin
Introduction: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SHT) is characterized by a normal range of free thyroxin concentrations together with increased serum TSH levels. SHT is defined as serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) concentration above the upper limit of the reference range in the face of normal free FT4 and FT3 levels. The effect of SHT on cognitive function has been investigated in several preclinical
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Effect of Levothyroxine Replacement on Cognitive Function Impairment in a Sample of Egyptian Population with Subclinical Hypothyroidism Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-07-08
Introduction: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SHT) is characterized by a normal range of free thyroxin concentrations together with increased serum TSH levels. SHT is defined as serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) concentration above the upper limit of the reference range in the face of normal free FT4 and FT3 levels. The effect of SHT on cognitive function has been investigated in several preclinical
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A Real-World Study in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Treated with Gliclazide Modified Release during Fasting in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: An Analysis from the International DIA-RAMADAN Study Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-07-04 Mohamed Hassanein, Saud Al Sifri, Fatheya Al Awadi, Thamer Alessa, Ashraf Shaaban
Introduction: The safety and effectiveness of gliclazide modified release (MR) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who fasted during Ramadan were previously published. Here, we carried out a regional analysis among patients living in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Patients and Methods: DIA-RAMADAN was a real-world, observational, international, noncomparative study conducted
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A Real-World Study in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Treated with Gliclazide Modified Release during Fasting in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: An Analysis from the International DIA-RAMADAN Study Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-07-04
Introduction: The safety and effectiveness of gliclazide modified release (MR) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who fasted during Ramadan were previously published. Here, we carried out a regional analysis among patients living in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Patients and Methods: DIA-RAMADAN was a real-world, observational, international, noncomparative study conducted
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Creatine Phosphokinase Level Accompanied with Macro-Creatine Phosphokinase Type 1 Negatively Correlates with Plasma Glucose Control in a Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-05-09 Koji Kikkawa, Kazuya Okada, Junichi Okada, Kihachi Ohshima, Shuichi Okada
Introduction: The macromolecular complex formed by creatine phosphokinase (CPK) is most probably an immune complex. Most of the macro-CPK migrates between CPK-MM and CPK-MB, exhibiting an atypical band on isozyme electrophoresis. Either IgA or IgG has been identified with its CPK link (termed as macro-CPK type 1). However, the biological and pathological significance of these complexes found in patients
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Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Accompanied by Elevated Serum CA19-9 Associated Not with Pancreatic Cancer but Interstitial Lung Disease Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-05-09 Shuichi Okada, Junichi Okada, Koji Kikkawa, Eijiro Yamada, Kazuya Okada, Kihachi Ohshima
Introduction: CA19-9 is the most reliable tumor marker for pancreatic cancer, with 70–90% sensitivity, 90% specificity, 69% positive predictive value, and 90% negative predictive value. However, increased CA19-9 levels have been observed in benign conditions, pancreatitis, pulmonary disease, smoking, and hepatobiliary system disease. Numerous studies have reported that circulating CA19-9 levels are
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Creatine Phosphokinase Level Accompanied with Macro-Creatine Phosphokinase Type 1 Negatively Correlates with Plasma Glucose Control in a Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-05-09
Introduction: The macromolecular complex formed by creatine phosphokinase (CPK) is most probably an immune complex. Most of the macro-CPK migrates between CPK-MM and CPK-MB, exhibiting an atypical band on isozyme electrophoresis. Either IgA or IgG has been identified with its CPK link (termed as macro-CPK type 1). However, the biological and pathological significance of these complexes found in patients
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Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Accompanied by Elevated Serum CA19-9 Associated Not with Pancreatic Cancer but Interstitial Lung Disease Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-05-09
Introduction: CA19-9 is the most reliable tumor marker for pancreatic cancer, with 70–90% sensitivity, 90% specificity, 69% positive predictive value, and 90% negative predictive value. However, increased CA19-9 levels have been observed in benign conditions, pancreatitis, pulmonary disease, smoking, and hepatobiliary system disease. Numerous studies have reported that circulating CA19-9 levels are
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Insulin Therapy: “When Saviour Turns Hostile” Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-03-18 Dhanya Soodhana Mohan, Vani Hebbal Nagarajappa, Santhosh Olety Sathyanarayana, Sahana M. Srinivas, Raghupathy Palany
Insulin is the cornerstone of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) treatment. Insulin allergy in patients with T1DM on insulin is an uncommon problem that might manifest itself as immediate or delayed symptoms after injections. We present 2 cases: the first is a 17-year-old girl who was diagnosed with T1DM at the age of 14 and has had several skin lesions at injection sites over the past 2 months that have
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Community-Based Findings of Magnitude of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Adults in Selected Towns of Western Ethiopia Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-03-18 Bikila Regassa Feyisa, Getu Mosisa, Bayise Biru, Sidise Debelo, Mebrate Dufera
Background: The risk of diabetes mellitus (DM) is remarkably increasing globally, and it is alarmingly increasing in developing countries including Ethiopia, especially in urban residents. The present study was aimed at uncovering the magnitude of type 2 DM (T2DM) among adults residing in the selected towns of western part of Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study design was conducted
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Insulin Therapy: “When Saviour Turns Hostile” Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-03-18
Insulin is the cornerstone of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) treatment. Insulin allergy in patients with T1DM on insulin is an uncommon problem that might manifest itself as immediate or delayed symptoms after injections. We present 2 cases: the first is a 17-year-old girl who was diagnosed with T1DM at the age of 14 and has had several skin lesions at injection sites over the past 2 months that have
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Community-Based Findings of Magnitude of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Adults in Selected Towns of Western Ethiopia Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-03-18
Background: The risk of diabetes mellitus (DM) is remarkably increasing globally, and it is alarmingly increasing in developing countries including Ethiopia, especially in urban residents. The present study was aimed at uncovering the magnitude of type 2 DM (T2DM) among adults residing in the selected towns of western part of Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study design was conducted
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Expert-Group Practical Advice on Insulin Initiation and Titration for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in the Gulf Region Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-03-17 Mohammed Hassanein, Walid Al Dahi, Husain Taha Radhi, Abdulraouf AIMahfouz, Juma Al Kaabi, Abdulmuhsen Alshammari, Abdullah Alfutaisi, Mussa H. AlMalki, Rayaz Malik
The type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management represents a major challenge in the Gulf region. Hyperglycemia is a major risk factor for microvascular and macrovascular complications and increased mortality. Early dietary and lifestyle changes alongside a step-wise targeted pharmacological approach to achieve a glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level of #x3c;7% are recommended to limit these complications
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Correlation between Surgical Outcomes of Primary Hyperparathyroidism with Neck Ultrasound and Parathyroid Scan-Tc99m/MIBI Localization Studies in Dubai Hospital Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-03-03 Budoor Alemadi, Maryam Ahmad Alsaeed, Fatima Alsayyah, Salma Rahma, Fatheya Al Awadi, Fauzia Rashid
Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the correlation between the findings in preoperative localization studies and biochemical parameters with the surgical outcome in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism. Design and Methods: In patients with hyperparathyroidism, preoperative localization imaging studies are considered important for their role in surgical cure, operative length, and extent
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The Effect of Diabetes on Health-Related Quality of Life in Emirati Patients Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-02-01 Zainab Al-Abadla, Targ Elgzyri, Mayada Moussa
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is known to negatively affect quality of life (QoL), yet very few studies have been done on QoL of patients with diabetes in the United Arab Emirates population. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of DM on health-related QoL (HRQoL) of patients with diabetes of Emirati nationality. Methods: Two hundred and forty Emirati patients with diabetes
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Real-World Assessment of Efficacy and Safety Parameters for Dapagliflozin in Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: REWARD Study Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-01-17 Ahmed Hassoun, Denish Kumar Dhanwal, Jalal Nafach, Yasmin Ajaz, Asif Majid Khan, Abdullah Ben Nakhi, Monira AlArouj, Khadija Hafidh, Majdi AlNajjar, Ahmed Reyas, Sana Qamar, Mohamed Alsayed, Ahmad Bdair
Introduction: While ample evidence on improved glycemic control, weight reduction, and lowered blood pressure (BP) with sodium-glucose cotransporter type 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) exists, real-world data on the potential benefit of SGLT2i on the diabetic population in the Middle East are lacking. The aim of our study was to describe the glycemic control, changes in body weight, body mass index (BMI),
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Highlights of the 11th Emirates Diabetes and Endocrine (Virtual) Congress, March 4–6, 2021 Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2022-01-05 Salem A. Beshyah, Fauzia Rashid, Elamin Ibrahim Abdelgadir
Backgrounds: The Eleventh Diabetes and Endocrine Virtual Congress (EDEC 2021) was held on March 4–6, 2021, due to the COVID pandemic. Objectives: We aimed to present highlights of the congress proceedings. Materials and Methods: The journal appointed 3 rapporteurs to prepare this congress report. They prepared assigned sections and reviewed the rest of the manuscript, and approved its final version
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Acknowledgement to Reviewers Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-12-20
Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol J 2021;27:165
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The Study of the Association of Serum Parathyroid Hormone Level with Obesity in Patients Admitted to a Tertiary Care Center in Basrah Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-12-15 Mohammed Khazaal Jumaahm, Ali Hussain Ali Alhamza, Abbas Ali Mansour
Background: Parathyroid hormone (PTH) has been reported to have a positive correlation with insulin resistance and the development of the metabolic syndrome. This study aims to evaluate if there is an association between obesity and serum PTH levels. Methods: This case-control study was conducted at the Faiha Specialized Diabetes Endocrine and Metabolism Center in Basrah (Southern Iraq) from September
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Tumour-Not So Sweet, Tumour-Induced Hypoglycemia: A Rare Case of Refractory Hypoglycemia in a Toddler Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-12-02 Jayati Joshipura, Vani H.N., Nabanita Kora
Tumour-induced hypoglycaemia is a rare complication/condition mainly seen in adults. It is caused due to increased production of insulin or insulin-like growth factor (IGF) 2 tumour cells. We present a 3-year-old paediatric patient with non-islet cell tumour induced hypoglycaemia (NICTH) secondary to rhabdomyosarcoma. She presented with abdominal mass and refractory hypoglycaemia, requiring high glucose
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Empowering Patients for Healthy Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Self-Care Using the Diabetes Score Questionnaire Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-11-16 Muhammad Jawad Hashim, Halla Mustafa
Objectives: Lifestyle factors such as nutrition and physical activity play an important role in the management of diabetes mellitus. Unfortunately, adherence to lifestyle change remains low among patients with diabetes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Diabetes Score questionnaire in a clinical setting. Methods: The Diabetes Score is a 10-item shared decision-making tool
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Evaluation of the Effects of Bariatric Surgery in Terms of Weight Loss and Diabetes Remission in the Indian Population Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-11-02 Manish Khaitan, Riddhish Gadani, Koshish Nandan Pokharel
Objectives: The growing prevalence of obesity rates worldwide is associated with an upsurge in its comorbidities, particularly type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Bariatric surgery is a proven treatment modality for producing sustained weight loss and resolution of associated T2DM providing marked improvement in quality of life with rapid recovery. This study aims to investigate the effects of laparoscopic
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Prevalence of Macroprolactinemia in Patients with Hyperprolactinemia Using Roche Elecsys Platform in a Large Tertiary Referral Center in UAE Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-10-25 Abdulla Al Nuaimi, Raya Almazrouei, Yusra Othman, Salem Beshyah, Khaled M. Aldahmani
Objectives: Macroprolactin (macroPRL) excess is an important cause of hyperprolactinemia. Several prolactin assays have high reactivity to macroPRL. However, macroPRL screening is not routinely performed in many labs. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of macroprolactinemia (MP) in patients with elevated prolactin using the Roche Elecsys assay in a large tertiary center in UAE. Materials and
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One-Year Course of Olanzapine-Induced Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Case Report Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-10-15 Mohammed Zain Ulabedin Adhoni, Roomiyah Riyaz Assadi, Saira Abbas
Second-generation antipsychotics, despite being highly effective, are among the drugs known to cause insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, eventually leading to diabetes mellitus and less commonly diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Here, we present the case of a 21-year-old male, who was not previously known to have any comorbid factors but presented with DKA 1 year and 9 months after beginning treatment
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Evaluation of the Association of CGM Metrics with Antihyperglycemic Drugs in Insulin-Treated Diabetics Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-10-11 Toshiyuki Horiuchi, Junichiro Adachi, Yoshihiro Sekiguchi, Akiko Kanamaru
Introduction: Intermittent flash glucose monitoring (FGM) and real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) are used to monitor glycemic excursions for 14 days and can demonstrate time in range (TIR), time above range (TAR), and time below range (TBR). The utility of CGM metrics, such as TIR, TBR, and TAR, in diabetics treated with insulin combined with antihyperglycemic drugs is uncertain. Methods:
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Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Type 2 Diabetic Patients Visiting PHC in the Dubai Health Authority Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-10-07 Noorah Bawady, Ola Aldafrawy, Elham Mohamed ElZobair, Wafaa Suliman, Amal Alzaabi, Suad Hashim Ahmed
Background: Diabetes is a highly prevalent global and local major health problem according to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and will double by 2045. A strong relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes has been found. Both are leading causes of cardiovascular disease and death; thus, understanding the prevalence of obesity in type 2 diabetes is crucial for planning obesity management
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Proceedings of Abstracts 11th Emirates Diabetes and Endocrine Virtual Congress, March 4-6, 2021, Dubai, UAE Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-09-24 Fatheya Al Awadi
Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol J
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Long-Acting Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist-Induced Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-09-08 Koji Kikkawa, Hiroto Hoshi, Atsushi Isoda, Kazuya Okada, Junichi Okada, Takuya Watanabe, Eijiro Yamada, Kihachi Ohshima, Shuichi Okada
Case Presentation: We report a case of a male patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosed during treatment with a long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist (once-weekly dulaglutide injection). At 3 months after dulaglutide initiation, he began experiencing left shoulder pain that continued despite treatment by an acupuncturist, indicating that the pain was not due to periarthritis
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Baseline Values of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Scores and Its Risk Assessment in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-08-31 Kalpesh Joshi, Santwana Chandrakar, Smita Patil
Introduction: The prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing and is fueled by a twin-epidemic of obesity and diabetes mellitus in India. The objective of the study was to estimate various noninvasive NAFLD scores (NINS) for the baseline risk-assessment of NAFLD in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: An observational, cross-sectional, open label, study of
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Erratum Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-08-23 Fatheya Al Awadi
Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol J
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Recurrent Hypocalcemic Tetany as the Initial Presentation in Some Persons with Hyperthyroidism: A Case Series Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-07-08 Yakubu Lawal, Umar Faruk Dahuwa, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Felicia Ehusani Anumah
This is a case series of recurrent hypocalcemic tetany as the initial presentation in some cases of hyperthyroidism. Literature review has revealed more reports of hypercalcemia than hypocalcemia as a feature of hyperthyroidism. The recurrence of hypocalcemic tetany in the 3 cases reported ceased following the treatment of hyperthyroidism. The aim of this case series is to alert clinicians to the fact
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Proceedings of the 10th Emirates Diabetes and Endocrine Congress, February 27-29, 2020, Dubai, UAE Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-06-25
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Masked Hypertension in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: An Exploratory Study Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-06-16 Bachar Afandi, Bassam Bernieh, Sana Roubi, Juma Al Kaabi
Introduction: Masked hypertension (MHTN) is the finding of elevated out-of-office blood pressure (BP) measurement. This is a pilot study to evaluate the prevalence of MHTN in adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Patients and Methods: Normotensive, adolescents with T1DM were recruited from Tawam Adolescents Diabetes Clinic at Tawam hospital, Al Ain, UAE. They consented to wear the ambulatory
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Risk of Depression among Early Onset Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-04-29 Baizid Khoorshid Riaz, Shahjada Selim, Megan Neo, Md Nazmul Karim, M. Mostafa Zaman
Methodology: Biochemically confirmed type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients (n = 1,114) were recruited from the outpatient department of 2 tertiary care hospitals in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Face-to-face interview was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire containing sociodemographic parameters and relevant information about depression and diabetes. Biochemical test results and treatment-related
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Understanding the Gaps in Obesity Management in the UAE: Perceptions, Barriers, and Attitudes Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-04-07 Rita Nawar, Elamin Ibrahim, Salah Abusnana, Fatheya Al Awadi, Fatema Hasan Al Hammadi, Mohamed Farghaly, Tarek M. Fiad, Hazem Aly, Yasmin Aly Mohamed, Zainab Ben Serghin
Introduction: Obesity is a chronic relapsing disease of which, globally, the prevalence has reached epidemic proportions. The ACTION-IO study (NCT03584191) investigated the perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors of people with obesity (PwO) and healthcare professionals (HCPs), which can help in devising strategies for its optimal management. Here, we present the results from the United Arab Emirates
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Preference, Adherence, and Maintenance of Euthyroidism Using 3 Different Regimens of Levothyroxine Intake during the Fasting Month of Ramadan Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-03-30 Tamer Mohamed Elsherbiny
Introduction: Millions of Muslim hypothyroid patients fast during Ramadan. Limited data are available on the effect of fasting during Ramadan and different levothyroxine (L-T4) timings on thyroid status. The present study aimed to report preference, adherence, and maintenance of euthyroidism using 3 different regimens of L-T4 intake during Ramadan. Methods: This is a prospective study including Muslim
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Incidence, Clinical Characteristics, and Histopathological Results of Atypia of Undermined Significance in a Tertiary Center in UAE Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-03-23 Maha Osman Shangab, Azza Abdulaziz Khalifa, Fatheya Al Awadi, Mouza Alsharhan, Alaaeldin Bashier
Introduction: Bethesda classification of thyroid nodules cytology is an agreed upon method of classifying thyroid nodules according to risk of malignancy. Among them, Bethesda class III (Atypia of Undetermined Significance, AUS) has been a topic of great controversy. The reported estimated risk of malignancy associated with it varies in different studies. Our study investigates the associated incidence
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An Important Form of Diabetes for Clinicians: Ketosis-Prone Diabetes Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-02-18 Esra Ekiz, Tahsin Celepkolu, Yavuz Karahan
Ketosis-prone diabetes (KPD) is defined as a hybrid form of diabetes mellitus, which is predominantly seen in overweight-to-obese men. Although the diagnosis is based on diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) as a presenting feature, which also is characteristic of type 1 diabetes, the course of the disease differs from type 1. Recognition of this form by the clinicians is important as these patients are negative
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The Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of COVID-19 Infections in Patients with Diabetes at a Tertiary Care Center in the UAE Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2021-01-04 Khadija Hafidh, Saira Abbas, Arhsee Khan, Touseef Kazmi, Zufana Nazir, Tahani Aldaham
Introduction: Uncontrolled glycemia is a well-recognized predictor of severity and deaths in previous respiratory viral outbreaks. We aimed to describe the characteristics and clinical course of patients with diabetes admitted with COVID-19 infection at a tertiary care center in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE, and assess the impact of hyperglycemia on the clinical outcomes. Methods: This study is a single-center
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Prevalence of Diabetes and Associated Health Risk Factors among Adults in Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Results from Dubai Household Survey 2019 Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2020-12-30 Fatheya Al Awadi, Mohamed Hassanein, Hamid Y. Hussain, Heba Mohammed, Gamal Ibrahim, Ahmed Khater, Eldaw Suliman
Background: The health and social burdens of diabetes mellitus (DM) are steadily increasing worldwide, reflecting the impact of urbanization, industrial transitions, and shifting to nonhealthy, sedentary life patterns’, as well as the high sugar, low-fiber food consumptions. All these factors have contributed to the global increase in the prevalence of DM and metabolic disorders. Objectives: The objective
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Significant Cutaneous Improvement within Two Months of Surgery Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2020-12-09 Waseem Aziz, Mohammed Al felasi, Piere Najm, Khaled M. Aldahmani
Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol J
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Interplay between Vitamin D, Obesity, and Other Metabolic Factors in a Multiethnic Adult Cohort Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2020-11-26 Khadeeja Mohammed Khalid Mansoor, Sumaiya Iqbal, Nowfala Nowshad, Dima Abdelmannan
Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency and obesity have been classified as pandemic issues worldwide with high prevalence of both the risk factors in the United Arab Emirates. In recent years, obesity has been associated with vitamin D deficiency, but very few studies have been published about the correlation between them in the UAE population. Subjects and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study designed
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Editorial Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2020-10-08 Fatheya F. Alawadi
Int J Diabetes Metab 2019;25:61
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Effects of Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion on Glycaemic Control and Acute Complications in Young People with Type 1 Diabetes in Bangladesh Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2020-10-28 Bedowra Zabeen, Jebun Nahar, Nasreen Islam, Kishwar Azad, Kim Donaghue
Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the effects of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) therapy on glycaemic control and acute complications in children, adolescents, and young adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Methods: The prospective observational study was done in patients on multiple daily injection (MDI) switching to pump system. All patients were followed
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Pattern, Trend and Predictors of Adult-Onset Type 1 Diabetes in Uyo, Nigeria Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol. J. Pub Date : 2020-10-22 Collins Amadi, Olufisayo G. Ayoade, Samuel I. Onung, Sarah I. Essien, Anietie A. Etuk, Chidozie J. Okafor
Background: Unlike what obtains in childhood-onset type 1 diabetes, there remains a paucity of data on adult-onset type 1 diabetes in Nigeria. Hence, the current study aimed to determine the general characteristics of adult-onset type 1 diabetes among subjects (aged ≥18 years) presenting at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) in Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria. Methods: A 5-year (2014–2018)