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Objective: To estimate the prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition in people admitted for a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) and to assess the relationship between malnutrition and DFU severity and outcome. Methods: This prospective, observational cohort study included individuals consecutively admitted for a DFU between July 2016 and September 2019. The Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria determined the prevalence of malnutrition. The SINBAD score reflected DFU severity. Outcome was evaluated at discharge and at 6 months. The independent contribution of nutritional status on DFU severity and outcome was investigated using logistic regression analysis. Results: A total of 110 patients were included. Malnutrition, as defined by the GLIM criteria, was diagnosed in 26 cases; malnutrition was moderate in 9 and severe in 17. DFU severity differed significantly between subjects with malnutrition versus without malnutrition (SINBAD: 3.85 vs. 3.81, p = 0.012). Logistic regression analysis showed that severe malnutrition (p = 0.015) and hemoglobin level (p = 0.003) were independently linked to DFU severity. At 6-month follow-up, 39 DFU were healed, 36 patients had undergone an amputation (32 minor, 4 major) and 8 had died. No differences were noted in outcome at discharge or at 6 months according to nutritional status. Conclusions: In 24% of patients, malnutrition was diagnosed. Severely malnourished individuals presented with more severe ulcers. However, malnutrition had no impact on the short-term outcome of a DFU. (C) 2021 European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Background Obesity and age influence the reliability of dual energy X-ray absorptiometry scanning (DEXA) and bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS). Both are used in clinical settings, but have not been compared for measurements in obese children. We compared DEXA and BIS for evaluating body composition and inherent changes in obese children before and after a 10-month weight loss programme. Methods DEXA and BIS were used to evaluate 130 patients at baseline and 75 at follow-up. We tested agreement between the two techniques using Bland–Altman plots and proportional bias using Passing–Bablok regressions. Results The Bland–Altman plots showed wide agreement limits before and after weight loss and when monitoring longitudinal changes. At baseline, the Passing–Bablok regressions revealed a proportional bias for all body compartments. After significant weight loss no proportional bias was found for fat mass and percentage, although BIS systematically underestimated fat mass by 2.9 kg. Longitudinally, no proportional bias was found in the measured changes of absolute fat, fat-free mass and fat-free percentage between both methods, although BIS systematically underestimated fat and fat-free mass by 2.6 and 0.7 kg, respectively. Conclusion While BIS and DEXA are not interchangeable at baseline, the agreement between the two improved after significant weight loss. Proportional changes in fat mass, fat-free mass and fat-free percentage were similar for both techniques. BIS is a viable alternative to DEXA for future paediatric obesity studies measuring treatment effect at group levels, but is not superior to DEXA and cannot be used for monitoring individual changes due to wide limits of agreement.

Objective: Data on switching from traditional mealtime insulin analogs to fast-acting insulin aspart (Fiasp) in routine clinical practice are sparse. The aim was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this switch in a “real-world” clinical practice setting in adult people with type 1 diabetes (PWD1) who were using intermittent or real-time continuous glucose monitoring (iCGM or rtCGM) in Belgium. Research Design and Methods: Data from 438 adult PWD1 (60% men, age 44.6±16.1 y, duration of diabetes 21.5±14.0 y, iCGM/rtCGM: 391/47, multiple daily injections/pump: 409/29), who initiated Fiasp between January 2018 and May 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. The primary endpoint was the evolution of time in range (TIR, 70-180 mg/dl) at 6 (n=416) and 12 months (n=380). Secondary endpoints included change in HbA1c, BMI, insulin doses, time below range (T180 and T>250 mg/dl). Results: TIR improved from 50.3±15.6% to 54.3±15.1% at 6 months and 55.5±15.2% at 12 months (p180 mg/dl decreased from 42.3±16.7% to 38.1±16.5% and to 37.7±16.9% (p250 mg/dl evolved from 16.5±12.8% to 13.8±11.8% and to 13.1±12.5% (p Conclusions: In a Belgian real-world setting of adult PWD1, switching to Fiasp resulted in a 5% increased TIR, corresponding to 75 min/day, in combination with less time spent below and above range. Disclosure L. Billion: None. F. W. Peiffer: None. K. P. Van dessel: None. C. Mathieu: Advisory Panel; Self; Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Merck Sharp and Dohme Ltd., Eli Lilly and Company, Novartis, AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, Roche, Medtronic, ActoBio Therapeutics, Pfizer, Insulet and Zealand Pharma, Research Support; Self; Medtronic, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi and ActoBio Therapeutics, Speaker’s Bureau; Self; Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Eli Lilly and Company, Boehringer Ingelheim, AstraZeneca and Novartis. P. Gillard: None. C. De block: Advisory Panel; Self; A. Menarini Diagnostics, Abbott Diagnostics, AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim , Eli Lilly and Company, MSD, Novartis AG, Novo Nordisk, Roche Diagnostics, Sanofi, Research Support; Self; AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, Speaker’s Bureau; Self; A. Menarini Diagnostics, Abbott Diagnostics, Boehringer Ingelheim , Eli Lilly and Company, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi. S. Charleer: None. L. Verbraeken: None. M. Sterckx: None. K. Vangelabbeek: None. N. De block: None. C. Janssen: None. N. Bolsens: Advisory Panel; Self; Medtronic. E. L. Dirinck: None.

AIM: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of switching from traditional mealtime insulins to fast-acting insulin aspart (Fiasp) in a "real-world" clinical practice setting in adult people with type 1 diabetes (PWD1) who were using intermittently scanned or real-time continuous glucose monitoring (isCGM or rtCGM, respectively). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data from 438 adult PWD1 (60% men, age 44.6 ± 16.2 years, diabetes duration 21.5 ± 14.0 years, isCGM/rtCGM: 391/47, multiple daily injections/continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion: 409/29), who initiated Fiasp from January 2018 to May 2020, were analysed. The primary objective was the evolution of time in range (TIR; 70-180 mg/dL) at 6 and 12 months. Secondary objectives included change in HbA1c, body mass index (BMI), insulin doses, time below range (180 and >250 mg/dL). RESULTS: TIR improved from 50.3% ± 15.6% to 54.3% ± 15.1% at 6 months (n = 425) and to 55.5% ± 15.2% at 12 months (n = 385) (P

Background Malnutrition has a detrimental effect on wound healing; hence, it might influence the outcome in people with a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). The aim of this manuscript is to overview studies that describe the prevalence of malnutrition in DFU patients and assess the relation between malnutrition, DFU severity, and outcome. Methods A literature review was performed. Malnutrition had to be defined by anthropometry and/or validated screening and assessment tools. Results Five papers were included: one RCT, three prospective cohort studies and one retrospective observational study. A substantial number of patients were at risk for malnutrition (49%-70%) or were malnourished (15%-62%). In one study, nutritional status was related to DFU severity. Three authors demonstrated a negative influence of malnutrition on outcome. Two studies examined the prevalence of malnutrition after six months, but did not detect a decline in malnutrition rates. Conclusions Despite a large heterogeneity, all papers indicated that malnutrition is highly prevalent among DFU patients. Notwithstanding the lack of unequivocal evidence, malnutrition might have a negative influence on DFU outcome. Therefore, clinicians should pay attention to the nutritional status of people with a DFU.

Objective To evaluate the glucose and insulin profiles during an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. Research design and methods This retrospective study consisted of two groups that had undergone RYGB. The symptomatic (S) group (n = 27) had an OGTT at presentation, whereas the asymptomatic (A) group (n = 99) had an OGTT 1 year after RYGB. Each group was subdivided into two groups, namely, those with glycaemia 54 mg/dL (S2/A2) during OGTT. Most of the patients underwent OGTT preoperatively. Results Preoperatively, the glucose and insulin levels, as well as the speed of increase and decrease, were similar in all groups. Postoperatively, the minimum glucose levels during the OGTT did not differ between the symptomatic and asymptomatic groups (55 +/- 19 vs. 54 +/- 17 mg/dL) or between the S1 and A1 subgroups (39 +/- 7 vs. 43 +/- 8 mg/dL). The peak glucose values were higher in the symptomatic versus the asymptomatic group (236 +/- 52 vs. 189 +/- 43 mg/dL;P

Background/objectives To study the importance and clinical usefulness of the 1-h plasma glucose (1hPG) in a Caucasian obese population with regard to the presence of prediabetes, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome (MetS). Subjects/methods We conducted a cross-sectional study of 2439 overweight or obese subjects. All received an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) using the American Diabetes Association criteria. ROC-curves were used to compare the sensitivity and (1-specificity) of 1hPG versus FPG and 2hPG to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes. Results Of 2439 patients (72.1% female) (age 43 ± 13 years, BMI 37.9 (34.6–41.6) kg/m2), 1262 (51.7%) had a 1hPG ≥ 155 mg/dL. The prevalence of prediabetes was 33.8% and of diabetes 9.8%. In these 240 diabetic patients, only 1.6% (four patients) did not show a 1hPG ≥ 155 mg/dL. Subjects with 1hPG ≥ 155 mg/dL were more insulin resistant (p p p p p p p p p p = 0.008), VAT (p p p = 0.001). Compared to 1hPG Conclusions This study supports the role of 1hPG value as a valuable tool in the detection of obese subjects at high risk for T2DM and MetS.

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasingly prevalent and associated with increased morbi/mortality. In Caucasian obese subjects we investigated a possible link between 1-hour plasma glucose (1HrPG), diabetes and the metabolic syndrome (MetS). Methods: Overweight and obese patients were consecutively included from the obesity clinic. ROC-curves were used to compare the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of 1HrPG vs. fasting plasma glucose (FPG), 2HrPG, and HbA1c to diagnose diabetes, using American Diabetes Association criteria. Results: We included 2439 patients (72% female) [mean age 43±13 years, median BMI 37.3 (33.7-41.3) kg/m²]. Diabetes was diagnosed in 9.8% and prediabetes in 33.8% of subjects. Exactly 1262 (51,7%) had a 1HrPG ≥155 mg/dL. These subjects were more insulin-resistant (p Conclusion: This study supports the need for detection of subjects with higher 1HrPG values. being at risk for development of T2DM, MetS and cardiovascular disease. Disclosure L. Haverals: None. K.P.S. Van Dessel: None. A. Verrijken: None. E.L. Dirinck: None. F.W. Peiffer: None. L. Van Gaal: Advisory Panel; Self; Astra Zeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, Eli Lilly, Janssen J & J, Merck MSD, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi and Servier/Intarcia. Speaker's Bureau; Self; Astra Zeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, Eli Lilly, Janssen J & J, Merck MSD, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi and Servier/Intarcia. Research Support; Self; EU (Hepadip & Resolve consortium) and National Research Funds. C. De Block: None.