International Journal of Diabetes and Endocrinology

Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2017

  • Forward and Backward Logistic Regression Analysis to Give the Estimation of Tight Diabetes Control: Review

    Mansour Awad M., Al Shalahi Mohammed H., Al Johani Abdulrahman, Rami M. Al Mutairi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2017
    Pages: 1-4
    Received: Jan. 28, 2017
    Accepted: Feb. 13, 2017
    Published: Mar. 02, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijde.20170201.11
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    Abstract: Poor glycemic control is a major public health problem. In Saudi Arabia, the incidence of poor glycemic control was high among patients with diabetes mellitus. Good glycemic control is a major objective for the prevention or postponement of long-term complications from diabetes. Marker of diabetes control is the glycosylated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c).... Show More
  • Assessment of Glycemic Control and Hemoglobinopathy: When HbA1c Testing Is Unreliable in High Risk Cardiovascular Patients

    Clauden Louis

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2017
    Pages: 5-9
    Received: Jan. 02, 2017
    Accepted: Jan. 18, 2017
    Published: Mar. 15, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijde.20170201.12
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    Abstract: To assess the evidence underlying Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in patients with hemoglobinopathy and the use of this modality to evaluate confounders, sources of error, upcoming developments and reach evidence-based conclusions on their optimal use in patients who require tight glucose control. This was a retrospective chart review of 7 patients with dat... Show More
  • Association of Serum Bilirubin, Serum Malondialdehyde and Glycemic Control with Retinopathy in Type 2 Diabetic Subjects

    Shumaila Shaikh, Azhar Memon, Muhammad Atif Ata, Hina, Haji Khan Khoharo

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2017
    Pages: 10-14
    Received: Feb. 12, 2017
    Accepted: Mar. 04, 2017
    Published: Mar. 22, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijde.20170201.13
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    Abstract: Objective: Determine the serum bilirubin, serum malondialdehyde (MDA) and glycemic control with retinopathy in type 2 Diabetes mellitus. Subjects and Methods: The present case control study was conducted at the Department of Medicine, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro/Hyderabad from January 2014 to February 2015. 50 type 2 ... Show More
  • Insomnia, Fatigue, and Some Associated Factors Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

    Hyder Osman Mirghani

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2017
    Pages: 15-18
    Received: Feb. 17, 2017
    Accepted: Mar. 14, 2017
    Published: Mar. 27, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijde.20170201.14
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    Abstract: Both the quantity and quality of sleep are associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus; sleep has emerged as a novel target for prevention. In the current study, we aimed to assess insomnia and fatigue among patients with type 2 diabetes in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study conducted among 246 patients with type 2 diabetes during the p... Show More