hrp0084p3-748 | Diabetes | ESPE2015

Health Literacy of Caregivers of Children with Type 1 Diabetes: A Pilot Study on Impact on Glycaemic Control in an Arabic-Speaking Population

Al-Abdulrazzaq Dalia , Alhaddad Muneera , Al-fadhli Amani , Alyousef Amna , Altararwa Abeer , Albasari Iman

Introduction: Health literacy has been linked to poorer diabetes control and outcomes. Caregivers with poor health literacy may fail to comprehend various elements of diabetes education leading to poor glycaemic control of their children. No studies to date had investigated the link between caregiversÂ’ health literacy and their childrenÂ’s glycaemic control in an Arabic-speaking population.Objectives and hypothesis: Our aim is to study the link ...

hrp0084p3-751 | Diabetes | ESPE2015

Fasting the Holy Month of Ramadan in Older Children and Adolescence with Type 1 Diabetes in Kuwait

Mohamed Kholoud , Al-Abdulrazzaq Dalia , Busairi Eman El , Shawaf Faisal Al , Abdul-Rasoul Majedah

Background: Ramadan is the holy month of fasting for Muslims. New evolving technology in the treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1DM) had encouraged Muslim diabetics to pursuit the practice of fasting. There are limited data on fasting of children and adolescence with T1DM during the holy month.Objective and hypotheses: Our aim is to investigate the ability, effect and safety of children and adolescence with T1DM to fast the Holy Month of Ramadan 2014.<p ...

hrp0084p3-754 | Diabetes | ESPE2015

Thyroid Function and Prevalence of Celiac Disease in Children with T1D in Lithuanian Pediatric Population

Stankute Ingrida , Dobrovolskiene Rimante , Jasinskiene Edita , Mockeviciene Giedre , Urbonaite Brone , Marciulionyte Dalia , Jurgeviciene Nijole , Schwitzgebel Valerie

Background: Patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are at higher risk for developing coexisting autoimmune diseases.Objective and hypotheses: To evaluate thyroid and celiac disease prevalence in children with T1D in Lithuanian paediatric population.Method: 777 patients (49.7% males) <18yrs with T1D, covering all T1D pediatric Lithuanian population, were examined. Serum free thyroxine (FT4), thyrotropin (TSH), antithyroid peroxidas...

hrp0097p2-312 | Late Breaking | ESPE2023

Clinical and Genotypic characteristics of cases of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia due to 11- Beta Hydroxylase Deficiency at Alexandria University Children’s Hospital

Elsayed Shaymaa , Alaa Eldin Thabet Mohamed , Marzouk Eman , Elneely Dalia , Fawzy Dina

Introduction: 11-Beta-hydroxylase deficiency (CYP11B1) is the second most common cause of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH). Although the relative frequency of 11-OHD is reported as 3-5% of the cases of CAH, these numbers may have been somewhat underestimated.(1,2) The resultant clinical picture in 11-OHD is similar to that of 21-OHD, except for the variable presence of hypertension and hypokalemia due to DOC excess.(2,3)Aim o...

hrp0092p3-160 | Growth and Syndromes (to include Turner Syndrome) | ESPE2019

Thyroid Dysfunction in the First Year of Life in Infants with Down syndrome: Linear Growth Over 4 Years

Alaaraj Nada , Soliman Ashraf , Itani Maya , Mohamed Shayma , Khalil Ahmed , adel ashraf

Background: Down syndrome (DS) is associated with thyroid dysfunction including both congenital and acquired hypothyroidism (HT) However, data about thyroid function in infants < 1 year with DS is scarce.The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of different thyroid dysfunctions in a cohort of infants with DS (n = 47) (22 M, 25 F) and follow up their linear growth and weight gain for an average of 4 years.<p cla...

hrp0082p2-d2-463 | Growth (1) | ESPE2014

Recombinant Human GH Effects on Growth and Clinical Status in Cystic Fibrosis

Ghergherehchi Robabeh , Rafeey Mandana , Habibzadeh Afshin , Zamani Masoud , Ansarin Khalil , Shabestari Mahnaz Sadeghi

Background: Growth retardation is a common finding in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. Recombinant human GH (rhGH) has shown promising results in improving weight, height and clinical status of CF patients.Objective and hypotheses: In this study we aim to evaluate efficacy of rhGH on growth and clinical status in CF patients.Method: In this prospective clinical trial we recruited 34 CF patients (58.8% male with mean age of 62.05&#177...

hrp0098p3-192 | Pituitary, Neuroendocrinology and Puberty | ESPE2024

Effect of GNRH treatment of girls with early/precocious puberty on menarche, menstrualcycle status, and onset of menopause.

Soliman Ashraf , Ahmed Shayma , sabt Amal , Alaaraj Nada , Hamed Noor , Khalil Ahmed , Alyafei Fawzia

Background and aims: The impact of GnRH treatment on the timing of menarche, menstrual cycle status, and onset of menopause in girls with early/precocious puberty is of clinical interest. This study aims to provide insight into the effects of GnRH treatment on these aspects.Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted on PubMed for English articles published between 2010 and 2023. The focus was on studies, me...

hrp0086p2-p311 | Diabetes P2 | ESPE2016

Diabetes Distress in Adolescents and Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes

Lasaite Lina , Dobrovolskiene Rimante , Danyte Evalda , Stankute Ingrida , Razanskaie-Virbickiene Dovile , Schwitzgebel Valerie , Marciulionyte Dalia , Verkauskiene Rasa

Background: Age and gender are important factors in adjustment and psychological well-being in patients with chronic physical illness.Objective and hypotheses: To determine whether diabetes distress varies by age and/or gender in type 1 diabetic (T1D) patients.Method: Diabetes distress was compared in 255 adolescents and 283 young adults with T1D using Problem Areas in Diabetes Scale.Results: High diabetes di...

hrp0086p2-p860 | Syndromes: Mechanisms and Management P2 | ESPE2016

Referral Pattern of Children with Short Stature to a Pediatric Endocrine Clinic in Kuwait

Al-Abdulrazzaq Dalia , Al-Taiar Abdulla , Hassan Kholoud , Al-Twari Basma , Al-Osaimi Abdulaziz , Al-Busairi Iman

Background: Short stature is a prominent complaint for which children are referred to pediatric endocrinologists. Data on short stature is lacking in the Arab states in the gulf region despite the fact that treatment is easily accessible. The study aimed to describe the referral pattern, baseline characteristics, and etiological profile of children referred with short stature to a pediatric endocrine clinic in Kuwait.Method: This is a cross-sectional ret...

hrp0084p3-764 | Diabetes | ESPE2015

The Role of KCNJ11 Gene in Neonatal Diabetes

El Dayem Soha Abd , Shawky Shereen , Kader Mona Abd El , Kamel Solaf , Khalifa Rania Hassan , Lebedy Dalia El , Ahmed Dina

Background: Neonatal diabetes mellitus (NDM) is a monogenic form of diabetes that occurs in the first 6 months of life. Infants with NDM do not produce enough insulin, leading to hyperglycaemia. An identified and potentially treatable form of monogenic diabetes is the neonatal diabetes caused by activating mutations of the KCNJ11 gene, which codes for the Kir6.2 subunit of the beta cell of the ATP sensitive potassium channel (KATP). The identification of KCNJ11 mutation has im...