Publications by authors named "T Ittermann"
Background: The Survey of Neonates in Pomerania (SNiP) is a birth cohort study conducted in Western Pomerania, Germany. SNiP-I recruited participants at birth between the years 2002 and 2008 (5801 inclusions). Since SNiP-I, population sociodemographic characteristics and the prevalence of early exposures, including overweight and gestational diabetes (GDM), have changed.
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- The study investigates the trends in metabolic cardiovascular risk factors like type 2 diabetes (T2D), dyslipidemia, and hepatic steatosis in Northeast Germany from 2000 to 2012.
- It found that while treatments for T2D and dyslipidemia increased among adults, the prevalence of dyslipidemia slightly decreased, and hepatic steatosis rose significantly, especially in women and younger individuals.
- The study emphasizes that promoting healthy diets and obesity control could help prevent these increasing health issues in the region.
Objective: Diet plays a crucial role in the development of metabolic syndrome (MetS). While dietary recommendations primarily focus on quality of food intake, the relevance and mechanisms of dietary diversity for the prevention of obesity and metabolic diseases are unclear. Here, we investigate the respective associations of dietary diversity and quality with MetS and gut microbiota composition.
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- * There was a significant increase in the use of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) measurements (44% in males and 31% in females) and levothyroxine (31% increase for both sexes), indicating a rise in diagnosis and treatment.
- * Conversely, some procedures like scintiscan and biopsy usage declined, suggesting that while thyroid disorders may be decreasing, the increase in TSH testing and levothyroxine prescriptions might indicate potential overdiagnosis and overtreatment.