The Prevalence and Characteristics of Anemia in Romanian Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Anemia is a prevalent comorbidity of diabetes, and although various mechanisms have been shown to link these two conditions, their interaction has not been sufficiently explored. Our cross-sectional, non-interventional study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of anemia and its subtypes, as well as their interactions, in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). A total of 227 patients previously diagnosed with T2D were enrolled.

Risk Factors for Cataracts in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most impactful health problems worldwide. It affects ocular health in multiple ways and is one of the leading causes of vision loss. Our study aimed to evaluate the most important systemic risk factors related to the occurrence of cataracts in patients with DM.

Predictive Factors for Altered Quality of Life in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

: To evaluate the quality of life (QoL) in a group of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and to identify predictive factors to apply the necessary measures to improve it. : For this, 299 patients with T2DM were enrolled in a cross-sectional study, and their QoL was assessed using the EQ-5D-3L questionnaire. All patients underwent clinical exams, routine laboratory tests, and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) at the common peroneal nerve.

Predictive Factors of Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition associated with multiple complications and comorbidities. Some of these comorbidities are anxiety and depression, with a negative impact on the quality of life, non-adherence to treatment, and poor prognosis. The main of this study was to evaluate depression and anxiety in a group of patients with DM and their impact on quality of life and identify factors that improve the prognosis and increase the life expectancy and quality of life of patients with DM.

Assessment of the Negative Factors for the Clinical Outcome in Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Purpose: Patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) are more susceptible to viral and bacterial infections, facing a more severe prognosis and higher mortality rates. The study's main aim was to evaluate the survival and mortality rates of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and SARS-CoV-2 virus infection alongside the main factors influencing the prognosis.

Patients And Methods: The present study included 186 patients with T2DM and SARS-CoV-2 virus infection admitted to the COVID-19 Department of the "Pius Brînzeu" Emergency Clinical County University Hospital between November 2020 and March 2021.

Practical Applicability of the ISARIC-4C Score on Severity and Mortality due to SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

Background and objectives. There is a bidirectional relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection and diabetes mellitus (DM), as people with DM are more vulnerable, and SARS-CoV-2 infections worsen the prognosis in these patients. The main purpose of the study was to evaluate the application validity of the ISARIC-4C score in patients confirmed with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Increased Incidence of Type 1 Diabetes during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Romanian Children.

: It is known that several viruses are involved in the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a new worldwide spread virus that may act as a trigger for the autoimmune destruction of the β-cells, as well, and thus lead to an increase in the incidence of type 1 diabetes. The Romanian National Organization for the Protection of Children and Adolescents with Diabetes (ONROCAD) has collected information regarding new cases of type 1 diabetes in children aged 0 to 14 years from all over the country since 1996 and has computed the incidence of type 1 diabetes in this age group.

The Mental Status in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Admitted to a Diabetes Clinic After Presenting in the Emergency Room: The Application of the SCL-90 Scale.

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most serious public health problems, involving increasing costs worldwide. The mental state of a person with DM is varied and ever-changing, such as stress, the pressure to always do everything by the book, sadness, anger, and even denial of the disease, all these are feelings patients with DM will experience throughout their life.

Aim: The aim of our study was to assess the presence of mental and psychiatric disorders (anxiety, depressive states, paranoid ideation, phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder) in a group of patients with DM after hospitalization in the Clinic for Diabetes, Nutrition, and Metabolic Diseases, for various exacerbations of the underlying condition, looking for possible correlations with other cardiovascular risk factors.

Metformin Treatment: A Potential Cause of Megaloblastic Anemia in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Introduction: Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency is a frequent cause of megaloblastic anemia, manifested through various symptoms. Screening for this deficiency can be justified in case of patients with one or more risk factors present from the following: gastric resections, inflammatory bowel disease, use of metformin over a prolonged period of time, administration of proton pump inhibitors or H2 histamine receptor blockers for more than 12 months and in case of adults over 75 years of age. One method of determining vitamin B12 deficiency is measuring its serum levels, as well as performing measurements of serum levels of methylmalonic acid and homocysteine levels, which experience an increase in the early stages of vitamin B12 deficiency.

Long-term Risk of Malignant Neoplastic Disorders in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Metabolic Syndrome.

Background: In developing countries, cancer incidence has progressively increased, becoming the second cause of mortality after cardiovascular diseases. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with an increased risk of malignant neoplastic disorders, especially pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, and breast cancer.

Aim: The main aim of our study was to establish the prevalence of malignant neoplastic disorders in patients previously diagnosed with T2DM.

Risk factors for developing dementia in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with mild cognitive impairment.

Background: Dementia and cognitive dysfunction have many causes. There is strong evidence that diabetes mellitus (DM) increases the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia. Optimal glycemic control, identification of diabetic risk factors, and prophylactic approach are essential in the prevention of cognitive complications.

Hypertriglyceridemia, an important and independent risk factor for acute pancreatitis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Purpose: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a frequent inflammatory disease of the pancreas with multiple causes, among which high triglyceride (TG) level is the most common. The main purpose of this study has been to research the prevalence of AP in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and to underline the importance of hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) as a risk factor in triggering AP. The possible link between AP and glycemic control has been studied also, alongside some cardiovascular risk factors and long-term diabetes complications.