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{"title":"21-hydroxylase deficiency detected in neonatal screening: high probability of false negativity in late onset form.","authors":"Jan David, Zuzana Hruba, Hana Vinohradska, Monika Hedelova, Alena Fialova, Felix Votava","doi":"10.1055/a-2433-0891","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2433-0891","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Despite the high sensitivity of neonatal screening in detecting the classical form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, one of the unclear issues is identifying asymptomatic children with late onset forms. The aim of this nationwide study was to analyse the association between genotype and screened level of 17-hydroxyprogesterone in patients with the late onset form of 21-hydroxylase deficiency and to quantify false negativity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In the Czech Republic, 1,866,129 neonates were screened (2006-2022). Among this cohort, 159 patients were confirmed to suffer from 21-hydroxylase deficiency, employing the 17-hydroxyprogesterone birthweight/gestational age-adjusted cut-off limits, and followed by the genetic confirmation. The screening prevalence was 1:11,737. Another 57 patients who were false negative in neonatal screening were added to this cohort based on later diagnosis by clinical suspicion. To our knowledge, such a huge nationwide cohort of false negative patients has not been documented before.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, 57 patients escaped from neonatal screening in the monitored period. All false negative patients had milder forms. Only one patient had simple virilising form and 56 patients had the late onset form. The probability of false negativity in the late onset form was 76.7%. The difference in 17-hydroxyprogesterone screening values was statistically significant (p < 0.001) between severe forms (median 478,8 nmol/L) and milder (36,2 nmol/L) forms. Interestingly, the higher proportion of females with milder forms was statistically significant compared with the general population.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A negative neonatal screening result does not exclude milder forms of 21-hydroxylase deficiency during the differential diagnostic procedure of children with precocious pseudopuberty.</p>","PeriodicalId":94001,"journal":{"name":"Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142368016","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dihydromyricetin Improves High Glucose-Induced Dopaminergic Neuronal Damage by Activating AMPK-Autophagy Signaling Pathway.","authors":"Qi Li, Zhenjiang Song, Liting Peng, Shuidong Feng, Kebin Zhan, Hongyan Ling","doi":"10.1055/a-2399-1174","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2399-1174","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>In recent years, a growing number of clinical and biological studies have shown that patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are at increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease (PD). Prolonged exposure to hyperglycemia results in abnormal glucose metabolism, which in turn causes pathological changes similar to PD, leading to selective loss of dopaminergic neurons in the compact part of the substantia nigra. Dihydromyricetin (DHM) is a naturally occurring flavonoid with various biological activities including antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties. In this study, the effect of DHM on high glucose-induced dopaminergic neuronal damage was investigated.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The potential modulatory effects of DHM on high glucose-induced dopaminergic neuronal damage and its mechanism were studied.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>DHM ameliorated high glucose-induced dopaminergic neuronal damage and autophagy injury. Inhibition of autophagy by 3-methyladenine abrogated the beneficial effects of DHM on high glucose-induced dopaminergic neuronal damage. In addition, DHM increased levels of p-AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and phosphorylated UNC51-like kinase 1. The AMPK inhibitor compound C eliminated DHM-induced autophagy and subsequently inhibited the ameliorative effects of DHM on high glucose-induced dopaminergic neuronal damage.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>DHM ameliorates high glucose-induced dopaminergic neuronal damage by activating the AMPK-autophagy pathway.</p>","PeriodicalId":94001,"journal":{"name":"Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142019906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Single Sauna Session Does Not Improve Postprandial Blood Glucose Handling in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Over, Randomized, Controlled Trial.","authors":"Laura Schenaarts, Floris K Hendriks, Cas J Fuchs, Wendy Em Sluijsmans, Tim Snijders, Luc Jc van Loon","doi":"10.1055/a-2406-4491","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2406-4491","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Passive heat treatment has been suggested to improve glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Previous studies have focused predominantly on hot water immersion and traditional sauna bathing, as opposed to the more novel method of infrared-based sauna bathing. Here, the impact of a single infrared sauna session on post-prandial glycemic control was assessed in older individuals with T2DM.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this randomized controlled crossover trial, 12 participants with T2DM (male/female: 10/2, age: 69±7 y, BMI: 27.5±2.9 kg/m²) rested in an infrared sauna twice: once in a heated (60°C) and once in a thermoneutral (21°C) condition for 40 min, immediately followed by a 2-h oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Venous blood samples were obtained to assess plasma glucose and insulin concentrations and to determine the whole-body composite insulin sensitivity index.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Body core and leg skin temperature were higher following the heated condition compared to the thermoneutral condition (38.0±0.3 vs. 36.6±0.2°C and 39.4±0.8 vs. 31.3±0.8°C, respectively; P<0.001 for both). The incremental area under the curve (iAUC) of plasma glucose concentrations during the OGTT was higher after the heated condition compared to the thermoneutral condition (17.7±3.1 vs. 14.8±2.8 mmol/L/120 min; P<0.001). No differences were observed in plasma insulin concentrations (heated: 380±194 vs. thermoneutral: 376±210 pmol/L/120 min; P=0.93) or whole-body composite insulin sensitivity indexes (4.5±2.8 vs. 4.5±2.1; P=0.67).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A single infrared sauna session does not improve postprandial blood glucose handling in individuals with T2DM. Future studies should assess the effect of more prolonged application of infrared sauna bathing on daily glycemic control.</p>","PeriodicalId":94001,"journal":{"name":"Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142116446","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diabetes Mellitus and its Association with Work Patterns and Characteristics: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Anna Eleftheriou, Aikaterini Rokou, Evangelia Nena, Nikolaos Papanas","doi":"10.1055/a-2384-6275","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2384-6275","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Diabetes mellitus is a leading cause of disability with adverse effects on the quality of life. It also affects occupational health by impacting several work-related parameters. This review discusses the relationship between diabetes and absenteeism, presenteeism, work impairment and unemployment. The association between work and diabetic complications such as neuropathic pain, diabetic foot, psychological issues and hypoglycemia due to treatment is also examined. Evidence points to a relationship between diabetes and absenteeism, reduced work productivity, and, thus, overall work impairment. A stronger negative impact on work performance is mediated by painful diabetic neuropathy and diabetic foot. In addition, psychological distress has been positively correlated with total workdays lost and frequency of absence. Depression in the diabetic population has also been linked with increased absenteeism, presenteeism, and work disability. Moreover, hypoglycaemia induced by antidiabetic medication may affect work attendance and performance. Finally, diabetes has been associated with inequality in the work environment, lower job satisfaction and higher unemployment rates, mainly because of its complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":94001,"journal":{"name":"Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141972476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Efficacy of Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients with Radiation-Induced Subclinical Hypothyroidism.","authors":"Chen-Lu Lian, Gui-Ping Chen, Rui Zhou, Yi-Feng Yu, Ping Zhou, Qin Lin, San-Gang Wu","doi":"10.1055/a-2373-0030","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2373-0030","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>Hypothyroidism is a common side effect of radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. However, the impact of thyroid hormone replacement therapy on patients with radiation-induced subclinical hypothyroidism has not been extensively explored. This study aimed to analyze the efficacy of thyroid hormone replacement therapy in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients with subclinical hypothyroidism.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma who developed subclinical hypothyroidism after definitive radiotherapy between September 2019 and December 2020 were selected for inclusion in this study. Prior to thyroid hormone replacement therapy and after maintaining euthyroidism for 6-12 months through thyroid hormone replacement therapy, assessments using the SF36 Brief Health Status Scale and the Hypothyroidism-related Symptom Questionnaire were conducted via trained questionnaires. Lipid profiles were assessed at baseline and after 6-12 months of thyroid hormone replacement therapy. Statistical analyses were performed using matched samples T-test or Mann-Whitney U test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The median follow-up period was 14.5 months. The median score of hypothyroid symptoms was 5.5 out of 19 points, with the most common symptoms being chills (65.0%), fatigue (50.0%), weight gain (45.0%), and limb numbness (40.0%). Thyroid hormone replacement therapy did not significantly improve the quality of life, hypothyroidism-related symptoms, or blood lipid profile in patients. However, there was an observed downward trend in serum cholesterol levels following treatment (P=0.052).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Thyroid hormone replacement therapy did not have a significant impact on alleviating hypothyroid symptoms, improving quality of life, or enhancing lipid profiles in patients with radiation-induced subclinical hypothyroidism. Nevertheless, a potential decrease in serum cholesterol levels was noted after thyroid hormone replacement therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":94001,"journal":{"name":"Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141763483","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Oridonin Attenuates Diabetes‑induced Renal Fibrosis via the Inhibition of TXNIP/NLRP3 and NF‑κB Pathways by Activating PPARγ in Rats.","authors":"Gengzhen Huang, Yaodan Zhang, Yingying Zhang, Xiaotao Zhou, Yuan Xu, Huiting Wei, Xian Chen, Yuerong Ma","doi":"10.1055/a-2322-7438","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2322-7438","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Oridonin possesses remarkable anti-inflammatory, immunoregulatory properties. However, the renoprotective effects of oridonin and the underlying molecular mechanisms in diabetic nephropathy (DN). We hypothesized that oridonin could ameliorate diabetes‑induced renal fibrosis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Streptozocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats were provided with a high-fat diet to establish a type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) animal model, and then treated with Oridonin (10, 20 mg/kg/day) for two weeks. Kidney function and renal fibrosis were assessed. High glucose-induced human renal proximal tubule epithelial cells (HK-2) were also treated with oridonin. The expression of inflammatory factors and fibrotic markers were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Oridonin treatment preserved kidney function and markedly limited the renal fibrosis size in diabetic rats. The renal fibrotic markers were inhibited in the oridonin 10 mg/kg/day and 20 mg/kg/day groups compared to the T2DM group. The expression of thioredoxin-interacting proteins/ nod-like receptor protein-3 (TXNIP/NLRP3) and nuclear factor (NF)‑κB pathway decreased, while that of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARγ) increased in the oridonin treatment group compared to the non-treated group. In vitro, PPARγ intervention could significantly regulate the effect of oridonin on the high glucose-induced inflammatory changes in HK-2 cells.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Oridonin reduces renal fibrosis and preserves kidney function via the inhibition of TXNIP/NLRP3 and NF‑κB pathways by activating PPARγ in rat T2DM model, which indicates potential effect of oridonin in the treatment of DN.</p>","PeriodicalId":94001,"journal":{"name":"Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140893075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"NT-pro-BNP Level is Related to Left Ventricular Remodeling in Patients With Primary Aldosteronism.","authors":"Tao Wu, Chenxiao Xu, Lu Tang, Xi Wu, Pengfei Peng, Xun Yue, Wei Cheng, Shuai He, Lei Li, Yucheng Chen, Yan Ren, Jiayu Sun","doi":"10.1055/a-2348-4468","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2348-4468","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>To assess the relationship between the left ventricular remodeling parameters of cardiac magnetic resonance and NT-pro-BNP in patients with primary aldosteronism (PA).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Seventy-four PA and 39 essential hypertension patients were prospectively recruited and underwent cardiac magnetic resonance. Plasma NT-pro-BNP was measured before patients underwent cardiac magnetic resonance. Left ventricular remodeling parameters were defined as left ventricular function parameters, T1 mapping parameters, and strain parameters. Differences in continuous variables between two groups were analyzed using Student's t-test or Mann-Whitney U test. Differences in categorical variables between two groups were analyzed by chi-squared test. Spearman's correlation and linear regression were used to analyze the relationships between left ventricular remodeling parameters and plasma NT-Pro-BNP level. P<0.05 was considered as statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Patients with PA demonstrated higher NT-pro-BNP [86.0 (49.5, 145.5) vs. 45.0 (28.5, 73.5) pg/mL, P=0.001] and Native T1 (1227±41 vs. 1206±43 ms, P=0.015) level than essential hypertension patients. Compared to patients with normal NT-pro-BNP levels, those with abnormal levels demonstrated different left ventricular remodeling parameters. NT-pro-BNP level was independently related to native T1 (β=0.316, P=0.006), extracellular volume (β=0.419, P<0.001), short-axis global circumferential strain (β=0.429, P<0.001), four-chamber global longitudinal strain (β=0.332, P=0.002), and four-chamber global radial strain (β=-0.334, P=0.004) in patients after adjusting for baseline characteristics.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>NT-pro-BNP level was related to left ventricular remodeling parameters derived from cardiac magnetic resonance in patients with PA. This result implies that clinicians should pay attention to NT-pro-BNP assessment in patients with PA in routine clinical assessment.</p>","PeriodicalId":94001,"journal":{"name":"Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142121423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Association Between Oxidative Stress and Sperm Parameters in Patients with Acromegaly.","authors":"Serdar Sahin, Ebru Cicek, Banu Betül Kocaman, Cem Sulu, Hande Mefkure Ozkaya, Hamdi Ozkara, Dildar Konukoglu, Pinar Kadioglu","doi":"10.1055/a-2329-2998","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2329-2998","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Spermatozoa are susceptible to oxidative radicals when antioxidant defenses are inadequate. The extent to which oxidative radicals contribute to sperm damage in patients with acromegaly remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate and elucidate this relationship.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The overall status of oxidants and antioxidants in both seminal plasma and serum of patients with acromegaly compared to a control group of healthy individuals was investigated. In addition, sperm parameters, including important measures such as growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-1 concentrations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-two patients with acromegaly with controlled disease and 14 healthy controls were included. The total oxidant status was significantly higher in the semen samples of the patients with acromegaly. A negative correlation was found between sperm total oxidant status and total sperm count and sperm concentration. Similarly, a negative correlation was found between the total sperm count and the sperm oxidative stress index. In individuals diagnosed with acromegaly, there was a statistically significant increase in sperm growth hormone levels. Conversely, the level of insulin-like growth factor 1 was significantly increased in the sperm of the control group, which consisted of healthy individuals. The correlation analysis revealed a significant relationship between venous total oxidant status and growth hormone levels in semen.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The elevated levels of reactive oxygen radicals in individuals with acromegaly suggest a possible link between oxidative stress and its effects on semen quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":94001,"journal":{"name":"Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141473885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diabetes and Road Traffic.","authors":"Oliver Ebert, Barbara Bohn, Bernd Bertram, Barbara Buchberger, Hermann Finck, Jürgen Hoß, Peter Hübner, Laura Krabbe, Bernhard Kulzer, Eva Küstner, Bernhard Lachenmayr, Klaus-Dieter Lemmen, Friedhelm Petry, Kurt Rinnert, Markus Salomon, Wolfgang Schütt, Reinhard W Holl, Stephan Maxeiner, Wolfgang Wagener","doi":"10.1055/a-2166-6928","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2166-6928","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94001,"journal":{"name":"Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139941394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Evaluation of Retinochoroidal Microvascular Circulation Differences in Pregnant Women with Pregestational and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.","authors":"Çisil Erkan Pota, Mehmet E Doğan, Gül Alkan Bülbül, Cem Y Sanhal, Ali Pota","doi":"10.1055/a-2316-3903","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2316-3903","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>In this study, the changes in microvascular circulation caused by pregestational and gestational diabetes were observed, without focusing on retinal findings, to reveal the effect of diabetes regulation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 135 subjects were included: 30 with gestational diabetes (GDM), 30 pregestational diabetes (PGDM), 30 healthy pregnant normoglycemic subjects, and 45 healthy non-pregnant subjects. All subjects were examined by optical coherence tomography (OCT) and angiography. The retina, retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), ganglion cell layer (GCL), choroidal thickness (CT), superficial capillary plexus (SCP), deep capillary plexus (DCP), choriocapillaris (CC), vascular density (VD), and foveal avascular zone (FAZ) areas were measured.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The foveal VD of SCP and DCP was significantly lower in the PGDM and GDM groups compared to the control groups (p:0.006 and p:0.001, respectively). CC VD was significantly higher in all pregnant groups compared to non-pregnant controls (p<0.001). The choroidal thickness values were highest in the healthy pregnant group and lowest in the PGDM group. There was no significant difference in FAZ area, retina, RNFL and GCL thickness between the groups. In the PGDM group, a negative correlation was observed between the FAZ area and the HbA1c level (r:- 0.417, p:0.043).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There was a decrease in vascular density in pregnant women with diabetes compared to healthy pregnant women and controls. In the pregnant group with PGDM, a narrowing of the FAZ area was observed with increasing worsening of diabetes control. Diabetes type and glycemic control could influence the microvascular changes even in the absence of clinical or retinal findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":94001,"journal":{"name":"Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141285731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}