Effect of structured individual and combined education on blood glucose regulation in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Although various approaches have been used in diabetes self-management education (DSME) programs, the effect of DSME programs on glycemic control is controversial. This study aimed to compare the effects of structured individual education and combined education on glycemic regulation in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study included T2DM patients who applied to the Ust Kaynarca Diabetes Center between 1 January 2018 and 11 March 2020.

Serum α-Klotho and fibroblast growth factor 23 levels are not associated with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy in type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Diabetic retinopathy is a commonly observed cause of blindness and is a common problem in individuals with diabetes. Recent investigations have showed the capability of serum α-Klotho and FGF 23 in mitigating the effects of diabetic retinopathy. This study aimed to discover the correlation between FGF 23, α-Klotho, and diabetic retinopathy in type 1 diabetics.

Non-invasive Screening of Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease and Affecting Factors in Primary Care.

Objective: To identify the presence of MAFLD (metabolic associated fatty liver disease) with some non-invasive screening methods and the factors affecting in patients with metabolic dysfunction.

Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of the Study: University of Health Sciences, Kartal Dr.

Association between Sarcopenia and Cognitive Functions in Older Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Sarcopenia and cognitive disorders are frequently observed in older individuals. This study investigated the relationship between sarcopenia and cognitive function in this population.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 201 participants aged >65 years in Istanbul between July 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021.

Body Shape Index and Cardiovascular Risk in Individuals With Obesity.

Introduction: Cardio-metabolic risks are tested to show various anthropometric measurements. This study aimed to evaluate a body shape index (ABSI) of individuals with obesity to determine the role of these measurements in cardiovascular risk prediction.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 368 patients who were evaluated by the researcher in the polyclinic.

The relationship between personality traits and BMI categories.

Objective: To compare personality traits between average weight, overweight and obese people using Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Revised-Abbreviated Form (EPQR-A). Study design: Cross-sectional, descriptive study. Place and duration of study: S.

Night Eating Syndrome According to Obesity Groups and the Related Factors.

Objective: To find the frequency of night eating syndrome (NES) in different obesity groups and to determine related factors.

Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Family Medicine, Outpatient Clinics, University of Health Sciences, Kartal Dr.

Psychiatric symptom rate of patients with Diabetes Mellitus: A case control study.

Aims: The aim of the study is comparing the psychiatric symptom in Type1 DM, Type 2 DM and controls.

Methods: The study was designed as case control study and conducted between September 2011 and April 2012 to the Diabetes Clinic. Age, gender and education level matched 70 type 1 diabetics, 68 type 2 diabetics and 70 controls included to the study.

Vitamin D status of Turkish type 1 diabetic patients.

Introduction: Vitamin D was associated with the pathogenesis, treatment and prognosis of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study is to assess vitamin D status of Turkish adult type 1 DM patients and compare them with health controls and also to assess the relationship of vitamin D and glycemic control.

Method: Study was designed as cross-sectional and conducted in a tertiary Hospital diabetes unit.

The Frequency and Content of Prenatal Care Determine Birth Place: A Community Based Case-Control Study.

Background: High-quality prenatal care services could decrease maternal-neonatal mortality and morbidities. The aim of this study was to compare institutional and unplanned home deliveries with regard to the use and content of prenatal care services.

Methods: The study was conducted in 2011 with two hundred and twenty-nine mothers with unplanned deliveries at home as study group and 458 mothers having institutional deliveries as controls living in Istanbul.

Factors affecting inadequate response to HBV vaccine in hemodialysis patients: northeast anatolia survey with six hemodialysis centers.

Background: In hemodialysis patients Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is one of the problems. Because of HBV vaccine response is lower than in the general population, in this study it is aimed to determine the factors that may cause inadequate HBV vaccine response in hemodialysis patients.

Methods: In study, HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HBc IgG data belonging to 278 patients were obtained from file and computer records.

Relation of Muscle Indices with Metabolic Parameters and C-Peptide in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Objective: To assess the relation between bioimpedance measurements and metabolic parameters and C-peptide in patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM).

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Kartal Dr Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital, Pendik Kaynarca Diabetes Center, Exercise and Metabolism Unit, between January and March 2015.

Effect of socio-cultural factors on spontaneous abortion in Burdur, Turkey: A population based case-control study.

Objective: To determine the sociocultural factors that have effect on spontaneous abortion in Burdur, Turkey.

Methods: Study was designed as case-control study. The case group consist of 257 women whose pregnancies ended with spontaneous abortion.

Effect of Social Factors on Cesarean Birth in Primiparous Women: A Cross Sectional Study (Social Factors and Cesarean Birth).

Background: P Cesarean delivery rates have been increasing throughout the world. Parallel to the developments in the world the cesarean rate in Turkey has risen to 48.1% in 2013.

Single Gallstone Associated with High Fasting Insulin Level.

Gallstone (GS) formation is a multifactorial process and one of the associated factors is hyperinsulinemia. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the association between size and count of gallstones, and insulin levels and resistance. The study group composed of 84 patients who have ultrasonographically confirmed gallstone(s).

Frequency of ABO/Rhesus Blood Groups in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus.

The correlation between ABO/Rh blood groups and diabetes mellitus is still controversial. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between ABO/Rhesus blood groups and diabetes in Turkish population. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Education and Training Hospital's Diabetes Units.

Prevalence of celiac disease in adult type 1 patients with diabetes.

Objectives: Celiac disease, an autoimmune disease, is related to immune mediated intolerance to gluten. Some studies suggest that Celiac Disease was 20 times more frequent in type 1 patients with diabetes. The objective of our study was to evaluate the prevalence of celiac disease in hospital based type 1 diabetic adults.

Sociocultural Factors Affecting Unplanned Deliveries at Home: A Community-Based Case Control Study.

Unplanned home deliveries can vary with social and cultural factors. The aim of this study was to define the risk factors of unplanned home births. This case control study was conducted in Istanbul, Turkey.

Health-related quality of life assessed by LupusQoL questionnaire and SF-36 in Turkish patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

The LupusQoL is a disease-specific health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measure for patients with lupus. We conducted this study to compare the efficiency of LupusQoL-TR (validated Turkish version of the LupusQoL questionnaire) with the 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), a generic quality of life (QoL) scale, in Turkish patients with lupus. Both questionnaires were conducted at a single visit to the clinic.

Anxiety and depression predict quality of life in Turkish patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Objectives: The aim of our study was to evaluate quality of life (QoL) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and assess the impact of disease activity and psychological distress on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Turkey.

Methods: The Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF) -36 was used in a cohort of 113 consecutive patients with SLE and 123 age- and gender-matched healthy subjects to measure HRQoL. Patients' disease activity was assessed with SLE disease activity index (SLEDAI) and psychological distress was evaluated by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) for all participants.

Serum leptin levels do not correlate with disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis.

Objectives: Leptin, is a fat tissue hormone which effects energy expenditure, food intake , hematopoiesis, osteogenesis, angiogenesis, reproductive and immune systems. We aimed to determine serum leptin levels and investigate the association between disease activity and other parameters in RA patients.

Methods: Patients with RA (n=106) as the study group, healthy controls (n=52) and osteoarthritis (OA) patients (n=37) as a control group were enrolled to the study.