ESPE Abstracts

Background: Most organs including bone are affected in type 2 Diabetes (T1D) mechanisms. The exact mechanism of bone derangement is still unknown.Aim of work: i) Assessment of Pyridinoline crosslinks as a bone resorption marker and alkaline phosphatase as a bone formation marker in T1D in children & adolescents. ii) To determine the effect of glycemic control and disease duration on bone turnover.Subjects and methods: 39 T1D pa...

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) was defined by structural or functional renal abnormalities, or an estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of less than 60 mL/min per 1.73 m2. A child with CKD may develop many complications such as: anemia, poor growth and nutrition, bone and mineral disorders, cardiovascular complications, and complications of hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis.Aim: Assessment of severity ...