hrp0097fc3.5 | Fat, metabolism and obesity 1 | ESPE2023

Early corneal nerve loss in children with obesity and type 2 diabetes

Gad Hoda , Dauleh Hajar , Chirayath Shiga , Pasha Maheen , Haris Basma , Amin Rasha , Afyouni Houda , Petrovski Goran , Shehzad Saira , Khalifa Amel , Mohammed Ahmed Elwaseila , Mohamadsalih Ghassan , Campbell Judith , Jolkka Sari , Biglang-awa Roshirl , Cuatrona Erlinda , Inso Gina , Razon Gerald , A. Hendaus Mohamed , Elgassim Einas , N. Petropoulos Ioannis , Ponirakis Georgios , A. Malik Rayaz , Hussain Khalid

Background: Childhood obesity is highly prevalent in the MENA region and may be associated with sub-clinical neuropathy.Methods: Children with obesity with normal glucose tolerance (NGT), impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and Type 2 diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and healthy controls (HC) underwent body composition analysis, assessment of vibration perception threshold (VPT), monofilament sensitivity and corneal confocal micros...

hrp0098p2-109 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2024

Single-center experience in using a once weekly Semaglutide injection in adolescents with obesity +/- Type 2 diabetes

Dauleh Hajar , Amin Rasha , Pasha Maheen , Gad Hoda , Elshareif Tamara , Khalifa Amel , Petrovski Goran , Ahmed Elwaseila , Mohamadsalih Ghassan , Chirayath Shiga , Albureshad Khalid , Ibrahim Marwa , Campbell Judith , Hamdan Manar , Almajaly Douha , Umer Fareeda , Albahri Aya , Isamil Fatima , Saeed Sara , almasarweh Hadeel , cuatrona Erlinda , Biglangawa Roshirl , Inso Gina , Aler Joanna , A.Eyalawwad Ayah , Malik Rayaz , Hussain Khalid

Background: Childhood obesity presents a significant global health concern, leading to long-term morbidity and mortality. While lifestyle interventions remain fundamental, pharmacological approaches, particularly using glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, show promise in certain patient populations. However, studies exploring this avenue, particularly in the Middle East and North African region, are limited. This study aims to share our experienc...