Effect of Vitamin D supplementation on glycemic control in Type 2 diabetes subjects in Lagos, Nigeria.

Introduction: Improvement of glycemic control reduces the risk of diabetic complications. Reports suggest that Vitamin D supplementation improves glycemia. However, there are no data on the influence of Vitamin D on diabetes mellitus (DM) in Nigeria.

Thyroid autoimmunity in pregnant Nigerians.

Context: Thyroid autoimmunity is a recognized disorder in pregnancy and is associated with a number of adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Aim: This study set out to determine the relationship between pregnancy and thyroid autoimmunity in Nigerian women.

Settings And Design: This was an analytical cross-sectional study carried out in a tertiary hospital in South Western Nigeria with a total study population of 108 pregnant and 52 nonpregnant women.

Body mass index and its effect on serum cortisol level.

Introduction: Cortisol measurement is indicated in suspected over or under production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex. The finding of low cortisol can create concern and initiate further investigations for the exclusion of adrenal insufficiency. Cushing's syndrome is frequently included in the differential diagnosis of obesity.

Prevalence of dysglycemia in Calabar: a cross-sectional observational study among residents of Calabar, Nigeria.

Objective: Population data on dysglycemia are scarce in West Africa. This study aimed to determine the pattern of dysglycemia in Calabar city in South East Nigeria.

Design: This was a cross-sectional observational study.

Assessment of anthropometric indices among residents of Calabar, South-East Nigeria.

Background: Obesity is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus which may be addressed by application of intensive lifestyle interventions. Thus, establishing normative values of anthropometric indices in our environment is crucial. This study aimed to determine normative values of anthropometric indices of nutrition among residents of Calabar.