Orit Hamiel

Orit Hamiel
Sheba Medical Center | sheba · Institute of Endocrinology

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Aims To investigate the association between stuttering during adolescence and the onset of dysglycemia (prediabetes or type 2 diabetes) in early adulthood among men and women. Materials and Methods This cohort study included Maccabi Health Services members assessed for mandatory military service at ages 16–19 during 1990–2019 and followed until 31...
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Background Poorly controlled adolescents living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and pump failure of insulin delivery leading to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) are still challenging in the western world. Aim To investigate the effect of a combination modality of long-acting insulin for basal coverage and a pump for boluses, on the incidence of DKA and glyc...
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Background: We assessed real-life glycemic outcomes and predictors of composite measures of optimal glycemic control in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) during their initial 12 months of the MiniMed™ 780G use. Methods: This prospective observational multicenter study collected demographic, clinical, and 2-week 780G system data at...
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Purpose In recent years there has been a noticeable increase in the use of advanced hybrid closed-loop systems (AHCLs) for managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) among youth. However, there is a lack of comparison between the open-source automated insulin delivery (AID) system and the MiniMed™ 780 G system (780 G). Methods In this multi-center study, we r...
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Importance Despite increasing obesity rates in adolescents, data regarding early kidney sequelae are lacking. Objective To assess the association between adolescent body mass index (BMI) and early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood (<45 years of age). Design, Setting, and Participants This cohort study linked screening data of mandat...
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Background This study aimed to evaluate the bleeding phenotype and to conduct a comprehensive hemostatic evaluation in individuals with Noonan syndrome (NS), a dominantly inherited disorder caused by pathogenic variants in genes associated with the Ras/MAPK signaling pathway. Methods Children with a genetically confirmed diagnosis of NS underwent...
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Aim. The effect of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection on the pediatric occurrence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) is inconclusive. We aimed to assess associations between seroprevalences of the distinct anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and T1D occurrence in children and adolescents. Methods. This multicenter prospective obser...
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Background There is uncertainty regarding the role of obesity in type 1 diabetes development. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to collect and synthesize evidence regarding BMI and the risk of developing type 1 diabetes. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to assess the association between BMI and inc...
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The Mediterranean diet (MED) is highly recommended. Medical nutrition therapy is the cornerstone of diabetes treatment. The primary outcome was to evaluate the change in micronutrient intake of youth with type 1 diabetes before and after a 6-month MED intervention; we also assessed adherence and glycemic control. Twenty adolescents, median age 18 y...
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Background The association between body mass index (BMI) and migraine in adults has been well established. However, studies in children and adolescents are inconclusive. We aimed to study the association between BMI and migraine using a national dataset that comprises the electronic medical records of more than two million adolescents. Methods Thi...
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Assess the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) technology, in reducing pain and anxiety, and improving adherence and glycemic control among children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Children with T1D, managed with continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pumps, were recruited for a randomized cross-over trial. Children were randomized to one of two i...
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Objectives - Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare, genetic, neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by severe impairments in speech, cognition and motor skills accompanied by unique behaviors, distinct facial features and high prevalence of epilepsy and sleep problems. Despite some reports of short stature among AS patients, this feature is not inclu...
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The Mediterranean diet (MED) is highly recommended. Medical nutrition therapy is the cornerstone of diabetes treatment. We assessed adherence to the MED, and resultant micronutrient intake and glycemic control in youth with type 1 diabetes. Twenty adolescents, median age 18 years (interquartile range: 15.5-21), median diabetes duration 9 years (7-1...
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Purpose In recent years there has been a noticeable increase in the use of advanced hybrid closed-loop systems (AHCLs) for managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) among youth. However, there is a lack of comparison between the open-source automated insulin delivery (AID) system and the MiniMed™ 780G system (780G). Methods In this multi-center study, we ret...
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Context: Pseudohypoparathyroidism type IA (PHPIA) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by hormone resistance and a typical phenotype named Albright hereditary osteodystrophy. Unawareness of this rare disease leads to delays in diagnosis. Objectives: The aims of this study were to describe the clinical and molecular characteristics of patient...
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Background and aim The association between hypermobility spectrum disorders/hypermobile type Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (HDS/hEDS) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is yet to be clarified. We aimed to assess this association in a national sample of adolescents. Methods A population‐based cross‐sectional study included 1 627 345 Israeli adolescents (5...
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Objective: The increased incidence of adolescent obesity over recent decades may be associated with lower cognitive performance than the expected potential. Thus, we aimed to assess the association between adolescent body mass index (BMI) and cognitive function. Design: A nationwide, cross-sectional, population-based study including all Israeli-...
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Purpose The use of open-source automated insulin delivery systems (OS-AIDs), for the management of type 1 diabetes (T1D), has increased over recent years in all age groups. Real-life data has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of these systems, however, studies in the pediatric population remain limited. In this study, we aimed to examine the eff...
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Background and aims: Achieving good glycemic control is a major challenge for adolescents with type 1 diabetes (TID). The introduction of the MiniMed 780G system, an advanced hybrid closed-loop (AHCL), that enables an automatic correction of insulin, gave hope for improved glycemic outcomes in adolescents. We assessed specific characteristics asso...
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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the macronutrient and micronutrient intake and status in youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) following the consumption of a low-carbohydrate diet (LCD). Research methods and procedures: In a prospective intervention clinical trial, adolescents with T1DM using a continuous glucose monitoring...
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Background: The risk of type 2 diabetes among women with glucose intolerance during pregnancy that does not meet gestational diabetes criteria requires further investigation. We aimed to explore the associations between various degrees of gestational glucose intolerance and the risk of type 2 diabetes in young adulthood. Methods: For this popula...
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Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic disease requiring medical adherence. However, among adolescents, non-adherence rates may reach up to 75%. Satisfaction or frustration with psychological needs is a crucial factor in the motivation and management of health-related behaviors. This study aimed to examine the differences in good health practices and p...
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Aims Studies in children reported an association between increased body mass index (BMI) and risk for developing type 1 diabetes (T1D), but evidence in late adolescence is limited. We recently investigated the association between adolescent BMI and type 2 diabetes in young adulthood (Diabetes Care 2020, 43(7): 1487-95) and here we studied on the sa...
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The incidence and prevalence of youth-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its complications are increasing worldwide. Youth-onset T2DM has been reported in all racial and ethnic groups, but Indigenous peoples and people of colour are disproportionately affected. People with youth-onset T2DM often have a more aggressive clinical course than th...
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Background Noonan syndrome (NS) is a genetic syndrome, characterized by various dysmorphic features, cardiac anomalies, short stature, and developmental delay. NS is a leading cause of cardiovascular anomalies. The syndrome results from dysregulation in the RAS-MAPK pathway and is related to the RASopathy family syndromes. Pathogenic variants in mo...
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Aims/hypothesis Studies in children have reported an association between increased BMI and risk for developing type 1 diabetes, but evidence in late adolescence is limited. We studied the association between BMI in late adolescence and incident type 1 diabetes in young adulthood. Methods All Israeli adolescents, ages 16–19 years, undergoing medica...
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Purposeof Review This review aims to provide an update on the etiologies of diabetes that are due to genetic disorders and that co-occur with impaired hearing or vision and to compare them. The potential mechanisms, including novel treatments, will be detailed. Recent Findings Wolfram syndrome, Kearns–Sayre syndrome, thiamine-responsive megaloblas...
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Since the 2018 ISPAD guidelines on this topic, follow‐up of large cohorts from around the globe have continued informing the current incidence and prevalence of co‐morbidities and complications in young adults with youth‐onset type 2 diabetes (T2D). This chapter focuses on the risk factors, diagnosis and presentation of youth‐onset T2D, the initial...
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The cover image is based on the Research Article Youth‐onset type 2 diabetes in Israel: A national cohort by Nehama Zuckerman Levin et al., https://doi.org/10.1111/pedi.13351.
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Objective: This study analyzed the association between adolescent BMI and myopia severity. Methods: This cross-sectional study comprised 1,359,153 adolescents who were medically examined before mandatory military service. Mild-to-moderate and high myopia were defined based on right-eye refractive data. BMI was categorized based on the US age- an...
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OBJECTIVE Gestational hyperglycemia is associated with deleterious neonatal outcomes, but long-term risks for offspring obesity are less clear. We estimated the odds for offspring adolescent overweight and obesity among mothers with gestational glucose intolerance. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS In a mother-offspring historical cohort, the Israel mil...
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Background: Studies in children reported an association between increased body mass index (BMI) and risk for developing type 1 diabetes (T1D) . We studied the association between adolescent BMI and incident T1D in young adulthood in a nationwide cohort of 1,462,362 adolescents which was recently used to assess the association between adolescent BMI...
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Objective: Gestational hyperglycemia is associated with deleterious neonatal outcomes, but long-term risks for offspring obesity are less clear. We estimated the odds for offspring adolescent overweight and obesity among mothers with gestational glucose intolerance. Methods: In a mother-offspring, historical cohort, the Israel military conscription...
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Background: Prevalence of youth-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D) has increased worldwide, paralleling the rise in pediatric obesity. Occurrence and clinical manifestations vary regionally and demographically. Objectives: We assessed the incidence, and clinical and demographic manifestations of youth-onset T2D in Israel. Methods: In a national obser...
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Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes are at an elevated risk for reduced self-care and imbalanced blood sugar rates with long-term medical consequences. Despite the medical concern, there is a shortage of effective parenting-based interventions for this condition. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the applicability and effectiveness of a New Authority...
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OBJECTIVE Previous studies have demonstrated an association between gut microbiota composition and type 1 diabetes (T1D) pathogenesis. However, little is known about the composition and function of the gut microbiome in adults with longstanding T1D or its association with host glycemic control. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We performed a metagenomi...
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Introduction: Severe obesity among children and adolescents has emerged as a public health concern in multiple places around the world. Methods: We searched the Medline database for articles on severe obesity rates in children published between January 1960 and January 2020. For studies with available prevalence rates for an early and a more rec...
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Background: Pregestational excessive body mass index (BMI) is linked to an increased risk for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), but less is known on the effect of adolescent BMI on GDM occurrence. The study aimed to investigate possible associations of adolescent BMI and changes in BMI experienced before first pregnancy, with gestational diabet...
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Objective To evaluate the incidence and severity of ketoacidosis (DKA) at type 1 diabetes diagnosis during the first wave of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Israel. Research Design and Methods A population-based study the product of a national collaboration of Israeli pediatric diabetes centers investigated the presentation of...
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Background and aims Women with primary ovarian insufficiency exhibit an unfavorable cardiovascular risk profile. A common cause for primary ovarian insufficiency is fragile X premutation (FXPC), and data on the cardiovascular risk factors in women with FXPC are scarce. We aimed to assess the prevalences of abnormal metabolic components among FXPC....
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Purpose The incidences of obesity and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have increased in parallel over recent decades. We assessed the association between obesity and ADHD in a national sample of adolescents. Method In a nationwide population-based study of 1,118,315 adolescents (57% males; mean age 17 years), risks of obesity were...
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Aims/hypothesis Fatty acid-binding protein 4 (FABP4) is an adipokine with a key regulatory role in glucose and lipid metabolism. We prospectively evaluated the role of FABP4 in the pathophysiology of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in new-onset type 1 diabetes. Methods Clinical and laboratory data were prospectively collected from consecutive children...
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Background Cognitive function among apparently healthy adolescents has been associated with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. We examined the relationship between global and subdomain cognitive scores in adolescence and early-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D) in men and women. Methods A nationwide, population-based study of 971,677 Israeli born ad...
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Objective: Despite technological advances, results from various clinical trials have repeatedly shown that many individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) do not achieve their glycemic goals. One of the major challenges in disease management is the administration of an accurate amount of insulin for each meal that will match the expected postprandial...
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Objective A correlation between myopia and insulin-resistance has been suggested. We investigated the association between myopia in adolescence and type 2 diabetes (T2D) incidence in young adulthood. Design Population-based, retrospective, cohort study. Methods 1,329,705 adolescents (579,543 women, 43.6%) aged 16-19 years, medically examined befo...
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Objective To compare clinical outcomes of three treatment regimens, glucocorticoids (GCs), oral contraceptives (OCs), or a combination of both, administered to adolescents and young women diagnosed in childhood with non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH), who had been treated with GCs until their adult height (AHt) was achieved. Meth...
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Background: The prevalence of both asthma and early onset diabetes is on the rise, however the association between them remains unclear. We examined a possible association of asthma at adolescence with type 2 diabetes in young adulthood. Methods: This is a nationwide, population-based study of 1,718,541 Israeli adolescents (59% males; mean age 1...
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CONTEXT Thyroid hormones play a key role in systemic metabolism, yet the relationship between thyroid dysfunction and risk for type 2 diabetes is unclear. OBJECTIVE To assess type 2 diabetes risk in adulthood among adolescents with thyroid disorders. DESIGN AND SETTING A nationwide, population-based study of Israeli adolescents who were examined...
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Background and Purpose There is a continuous rise in the prevalence of adolescent obesity and incidence of stroke among young adults in many Western countries, but the association between them is unclear. Methods A nationwide population-based study of 1 900 384 Israeli adolescents (58% men; mean age, 17.3 years) who were evaluated before mandatory...
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease marked by progressive disability and decreased mobility over time. We studied whether individuals with MS of higher disability levels will be more overweight/obese as a result of their immobility and/or recurrent steroid treatments. In a prospective study, 130 individuals with MS and significant disabili...
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Aims: Children with chronic diseases were unable to receive their usual care during COVID-19 lockdown. We assessed the feasibility and impact of telehealth visits on the time-in-range (TIR) of pediatric individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Methods: An observational multicenter real-life study. Patients scheduled for an in-clinic visit during the...
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Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH) due to dyshormonogenesis may occur due to mutations in any of the key genes involved in thyroid hormone biosynthesis (TG, TPO, DUOX2, DUOXA2, SLC5A5, IYD, SLC26A4 and SLC26A7). Mutations in the Thyroglobulin gene (TG) are frequently associated with goiter, which may present fetally or neonatally, although a spectrum o...
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Background: Data regarding glycemic control in children and adolescents with a dual diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are limited. Objective: To compare various aspects of diabetes control among youth with T1DM, between those with and without ADHD. Methods: In this cross-sectional...
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AimsChildren with chronic diseases were unable to receive their usual care during COVID-19 lockdown. We assessed the feasibility and impact of telehealth visits on the time-in-range (TIR) of paediatric individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D).Methods An observational multicentre real-life study. Patients scheduled for an in-clinic visit during the lo...
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Purpose To investigate the association between stuttering in adolescence and incident type 2 diabetes in young adulthood. Materials and methods This nationwide population-based study included 2,193,855 adolescents of age 16-20 years who were assessed for military service between 1980 and 2013. Diagnoses of stuttering in adolescence were confirmed...
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Objectives: To assess the association between sleep disorders prevalence and obesity in Israeli adolescents. Methods: A nationwide, population-based, cross-sectional study of 1,348,817 Israeli adolescents (57% males) who were medically examined prior to military service between 1997 and 2015; height and weight were measured along with assessment...
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CONTEXT The long-term risk of type 2 diabetes in adolescents with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is unclear. OBJECTIVE To assess type 2 diabetes risk among adolescents with NAFLD. DESIGN and SETTING A nationwide, population-based study of Israeli adolescents who were examined before military service during 1997-2011 and were followed un...
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AimsBillions of people have been under lockdown in an attempt to prevent COVID-19 spread. Lifestyle changes during lockdown could lead to deterioration of glycemic control in type 1 diabetes (T1D). We aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the glycemic control of pediatric patients with T1D.Methods This observational real-life study fro...
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Background: We assessed in a nationwide cohort the association between adolescent BMI and early-onset (< 40 years) type 2 diabetes among Israelis of Ethiopian origin. Methods: Normoglycemic adolescents (range 16-20 years old), including 93,806 native Israelis (≥ 3rd generation in Israel) and 27,684 Israelis of Ethiopian origin, were medically as...
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Purpose of review: Among adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness interventions have demonstrated improvement in depression, anxiety, and glycemic control. We assessed whether these treatment modalities have shown usefulness in adolescents with T2D or at risk for T2D....
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Context Growth retardation is an established complication of anorexia nervosa (AN), however findings concerning adult height of AN patients are inconsistent. Objective To assess linear growth and adult height in female adolescents with AN. Design Prospective observational study. Setting Tertiary University Hospital. Participants All 255 female...
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Background: We assessed in a nationwide cohort the association between adolescent BMI and early-onset (<40 years) type 2 diabetes among Israelis of Ethiopian origin. Methods: Normoglycemic adolescents (range 16-20 years old), including 93,806 native Israelis (≥3rd generation in Israel) and 27,684 Israelis of Ethiopian origin, were medically assesse...
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Background: We assessed in a nationwide cohort the association between adolescent BMI and early-onset (<40 years) type 2 diabetes among Israelis of Ethiopian origin. Methods: Normoglycemic adolescents (range 16-20 years old), including 93,806 native Israelis (≥3 rd generation in Israel) and 27,684 Israelis of Ethiopian origin, were medically assess...
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Abstract Severe obesity among children and adolescents is a significant global public health concern. The prevalence has markedly increased over the last decades, becoming common in many countries. Overwhelming rates of obesity among youth have prompted efforts to identify an evidence-based immediate- and long-term cardiometabolic risk factor profi...
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A 22-year old female with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) presented with generalized rash. She was diagnosed at the age of 9 years and is treated with insulin pump and CGMS (continues glucose monitoring sensors), her recent HbA1c was 7.4%. Four weeks prior to her rash presentation she started a low carbohydrate diet (50 gr of carbs per day) in order to impr...
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Introduction In a nationwide population of adolescents, we investigated the sex‐specific association of socioeconomic position (SEP) with severe obesity, and trends over time. Methods The cohort comprises all Israeli adolescents (mean ± SD age 17.3 ± 0.5 years) who were medically examined, before mandatory military service during 2000 to 2015. Of...
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Objective: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increasingly diagnosed at younger ages. We investigated the association of adolescent obesity with incident T2D at early adulthood. Research design and methods: A nationwide, population-based study evaluated 1,462,362 adolescents (59% men, mean age 17.4 years) during 1996-2016. Data were linked to the Israeli...
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Purpose Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic immune-mediated systemic disease characterized by inflammation and villous atrophy of the small intestine. A strict, lifelong gluten-free diet (GFD) is the only treatment for CD. Disordered eating behaviors (DEBs) prevail in adolescence and young adulthood, and confer a risk of developing into full-blown eat...
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Objective The number of transgender and gender non-conforming children is on the rise. For these children, the timing of medical intervention is crucial, yet transgender children report poorer overall physical and mental health outcomes compared with their cisgender peers. We aim to describe how paediatricians perceive transgender people. Setting...
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Purpose: The aim of the study was to estimate the current incidence and the distribution of etiologies of primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) in a nationwide study. The prevalence of POI in young adult women has recently increased, but the data cited for adolescents are more than three decades old. Methods: Data regarding females aged <21 years...
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Patients with chronic diseases may develop, in addition to their underlying disease, insulin resistance, and the metabolic syndrome (MetS). The MetS is a cluster of conditions—hypertension, central obesity, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance—that increases the risk for coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke. In this chapter, we aim t...
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Objective: The relationship between acute pancreatitis and incident diabetes is unclear. We assessed whether a resolved single event of acute pancreatitis in childhood was associated with incident diabetes in adulthood. Research design and methods: A nationwide, population-based study of 1,802,110 Israeli adolescents (mean age 17.4 years [range,...
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Immigration from one cultural milieu to another has been associated with a greater risk for incident cardio-metabolic morbidity among adults. In this nationwide, population-based, cross-sectional study of data recorded from 1992 to 2016, we assessed the association between body mass index and blood pressure levels among adolescent immigrants, aged...
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Background/objectives: It is unclear whether adolescent obesity is associated with limited linear growth. We assessed this association in a nationwide sample of adolescents. Methods: We conducted a population-based, study of 2,785,227 Israeli adolescents (60% males) who were examined before military service since 1967 through 2015. Height and we...
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Background: Severe obesity is rising among adolescents, but data on the prevalence of metabolic abnormalities among this group are limited. We assessed the secular trend of severe obesity and its association with major cardio-metabolic morbidities. Methods: A total of 2,785,227 Israeli adolescents (aged 17.2 ± 0.5 years) who underwent a pre-recr...
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Purpose of Review To present current data on the coexistence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults and children and to discuss possible mechanisms. Recent Findings Emerging data suggest that risk factors for obesity and insulin resistance such as diabetes during pregnan...
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Background: The MiniMed™ 670G system is FDA-approved and CE-marked for patients with T1D aged ≥7 years. Glycemic outcomes of patients aged 2-75 years with T1D using the system at home for 3 months were evaluated and compared. Methods: Data from 151 children (n=46, 2-6 years and n=105, 7-13 years) enrolled at 9 sites; and 124 adolescents and adults...
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Objectives: It is unclear whether adolescence obesity is associated with limited linear growth. We assessed this association in a nationwide cohort of adolescents. Methods: We conducted a nationwide, population-based, cohort study of 2,785,227 Israeli adolescents (60% males) who were examined before military service in 1967 through 2015; Height and...
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Background: The incidence of both the survival of premature infants and type 1 diabetes (T1D) is rising worldwide. The pathophysiology of T1D depends on the differentiation of cellular and humoral immune systems recognition of the self, which occurs during the neonatal period and is influenced by environmental exposures. Aim: To assess the associat...
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Context Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) was among the first genetic disorders included in newborn screening (NBS) programs worldwide, based on 17α-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) levels in dried blood spots. However, the success of NBS for CAH is hampered by high rates of false positive (FP) rates, especially in preterm and low birth-weight infan...
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Aim To examine the effectiveness and safety over a 12-month period of a telemedicine intervention in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) treated with insulin pumps. Methods 74 T1D patients on insulin pumps for at least 1 year (mean 19.5 [11.5] years) and HbA1c ≥ 6.5% (≥ 48 mmol/mol) were randomized to the telemedicine (n = 37) or the standard care g...
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Background: The use of insulin pumps in pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) has expanded; however, data comparing devices remain scarce. We compared glycemic control, technical difficulties, and quality of life (QOL) between pump devices of three companies. Methods: This prospective observational trial is based on clinical data retriev...
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Objective We examined short and long-term outcomes of bariatric surgery in patients with obesity and type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Methods We reviewed the records of all adults insured by Maccabi Healthcare Services during 2010 -2015, with body mass index (BMI) ⩾30 kg/m2 and T1DM; and compared weight reduction and glucose control according to t...
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Objective: To evaluate the safety of in-home use of the MiniMed™ 670G system with SmartGuard™ technology in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Methods: Participants (N = 105, ages 7–13 years, mean age 10.8 ± 1.8 years) were enrolled at nine centers (eight in the United States and one in Israel) and completed a 2-week baseline run-in phase in Manu...
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Background: The Medtronic predictive low-glucose management (PLGM) algorithm automatically stops insulin delivery when sensor glucose (SG) is predicted to reach or fall below a preset low-glucose value within the next 30 min, and resumes delivery after hypoglycemia recovery. The present study evaluated the PLGM algorithm performance of the MiniMed...
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Unfortunately, the co-author name was misspelled as "Avivit Brenner" instead of "Avivit Brener" in the original publication and the correct author name is updated here.

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