Publications by authors named "Maria Tomasuolo"
Background: The aim of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics of people with diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) according to glucose variability (GV) and to investigate the relationship between GV and DFU outcome in a population with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and DFU.
Methods: This is a retrospective study of 300 individuals aged 64.3 years (181 males) treated for DFU in a tertiary-care center with a regular follow-up for 6 months.
This review is aimed at illustrating and discussing the neuroimmune endocrinological aspects of the SARS-CoV-2 infection in light of the studies on this topic that have so far appeared in the literature. The most characteristic findings and pending controversies were derived by PubMed and Scopus databases. We included original and observational studies, reviews, meta-analysis, and case reports.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Mediterranean diet, recognized as being cultural heritage by UNESCO, is mostly plant-based and includes a high consumption of whole-grain, fruit, and vegetables with a moderate consumption of alcohol during meals. Thus, it provides a small amount of saturated fatty acids and a high quantity of antioxidants and fiber. For this reason, it has been considered to have an important role in preventing cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cancer, but its relationship with thyroid function and diseases is still under debate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Female sexual dysfunctions (FSDs) are frequent concerns in women with type 1 diabetes (T1D), which is frequently associated with other autoimmune diseases (ADs).
Aim: To assess sexual function in young type 1 diabetic women with or without additional ADs.
Methods: Women with T1D aged 18-35 years with a stable couple relationship and no oral contraceptive use were enrolled.