GENETIC BASIS OF ENDOCRINE DISEASE 1 Molecular Genetics of Insulin Resistant Diabetes Mellitus

Pregnancy hypertensive disorders such as Preeclampsia (PE) are strongly correlated with insulin resistance, a condition in which the metabolic handling of D-glucose is deficient. In addition, the impact of preeclampsia is enhanced by other insulin-resistant disorders, including polycystic ovary syndrome and obesity. For this reason, there is a clear association between maternal insulin resistance, polycystic ovary syndrome, obesity and the development of PE. However, whether PE is a consequence or the cause of these disorders is still unclear. Insulin therapy is usually recommended to pregnant women with diabetes mellitus when dietary and lifestyle measures have failed. The advantage of insulin therapy for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) patients with hypertension is still controversial; surprisingly, there are no studies in which insulin therapy has been used in patients with hypertension in pregnancy without or with an established GDM. This review is focused on the use of insulin therapy in hypertensive disorders in the pregnancy and its effect on offspring and mother later in life. PubMed and relevant medical databases have been screened for literature covering research in the field especially in the last 5-10 years.

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Author Correction: Mapping the genetic basis of diabetes mellitus in the Australian Burmese cat (Felis catus)

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-83769-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Georgina Samaha ◽

Claire M. Wade ◽

Julia Beatty ◽

Leslie A. Lyons ◽

Linda M. Fleeman ◽

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Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Genetic Basis ◽

Felis Catus

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The quality of life in the relatives of Wolfram’s syndrome patients

European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education ◽

10.3390/ejihpe5010009 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 89-97

Author(s):

Gema Esteban ◽

Mónica Ruano ◽

Isabel Motero

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Genetic Basis ◽

Clinical Symptoms ◽

Daily Life ◽

Wolfram Syndrome ◽

Clinical Aspects ◽

The Family ◽

Low Prevalence

Wolfram Syndrome (WS) is a rare disease (RD) with an estimated prevalence of 1/770,000 inhabitants. It is considered a multisystemic, chronic and progressive disease.WS diagnosis implies devastating consequences at physical, educational and emotional levels. WS is also known by the acronym DIDMOAD, derived from the first letters of the main clinical symptoms: Diabetes Insipidus, Diabetes Mellitus, Optic Atrophy, and Deafness. Rare diseases are characterized by their low prevalence and the lack of knowledge on the pathophysiology and treatment of them. Interestingly, around 80% of RD have a genetic basis, and this fact causes doubts and uncertainties in the couples, about the idea of having another child. The existence of a RD in a family, alters significantly the relationships and the quality of life within the family. The present work remarks the huge value of psychosocial aspects in order to pay an adequate attention to these patients, not only taking care of the clinical aspects. The main purpose of this study has been to ascertain the quality of life of Wolfram’s syndrome affected patients, and its impact in the daily life.

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Impact of Glucose Metabolism Disorders on IGF-1 Levels in Patients with Acromegaly

Hormone and Metabolic Research ◽

10.1055/a-0594-2404 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 50 (05) ◽

pp. 408-413 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sema Dogansen ◽

Gulsah Yalin ◽

Seher Tanrikulu ◽

Sema Yarman

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Insulin Resistance ◽

Glucose Metabolism ◽

Glucose Tolerance ◽

Normal Glucose Tolerance ◽

Glucose Metabolism Disorders ◽

Insulin Resistant ◽

Normal Glucose ◽

Resistant Group ◽

The Impact

AbstractIn this study, we aimed to evaluate the presence of glucose metabolism abnormalities and their impact on IGF-1 levels in patients with acromegaly. Ninety-three patients with acromegaly (n=93; 52 males/41 females) were included in this study. Patients were separated into three groups such as; normal glucose tolerance (n=23, 25%), prediabetes (n=38, 41%), and diabetes mellitus (n=32, 34%). Insulin resistance was calculated with homeostasis model assessment (HOMA). HOMA-IR > 2.5 or ≤2.5 were defined as insulin resistant or noninsulin resistant groups, respectively. Groups were compared in terms of factors that may be associated with glucose metabolism abnormalities. IGF-1% ULN (upper limit of normal)/GH ratios were used to evaluate the impact of glucose metabolism abnormalities on IGF-1 levels. Patients with diabetes mellitus were significantly older with an increased frequency of hypertension (p<0.001, p=0.01, respectively). IGF-1% ULN/GH ratio was significantly lower in prediabetes group than in normal glucose tolerance group (p=0.04). Similarly IGF-1% ULN/GH ratio was significantly lower in insulin resistant group than in noninsulin resistant group (p=0.04). Baseline and suppressed GH levels were significantly higher in insulin resistant group than in noninsulin resistant group (p=0.024, p<0.001, respectively). IGF-1% ULN/GH ratio is a useful marker indicating glucose metabolism disorders and IGF-1 levels might be inappropriately lower in acromegalic patients with insulin resistance or prediabetes. We suggest that IGF-1 levels should be re-evaluated after the improvement of insulin resistance or glycemic regulation for the successful management of patients with acromegaly.

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