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Diabetic Status in Psoriasis
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|February 23, 2017
Summary
Psoriasis patients show a higher incidence of impaired glucose tolerance, suggesting a link between psoriasis and diabetes mellitus. This association is more pronounced in individuals over 40.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Endocrinology
- Metabolic Disorders
Background:
- Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
- Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between psoriasis and diabetes mellitus.
- To assess glucose metabolism in psoriasis patients.
Main Methods:
- Sixty-five patients with uncomplicated psoriasis underwent standard and cortisone-primed glucose tolerance tests.
- Glucose tolerance curves were analyzed for abnormalities.
Main Results:
- Impaired glucose tolerance was detected in 27.7% of psoriasis patients.
- Extensive cutaneous lesions were observed in 11 out of 18 cases with abnormal glucose tolerance.
- The incidence of diabetes in psoriasis was higher in individuals over 40 years of age (35.7%).
Conclusions:
- A significant association exists between psoriasis and impaired glucose tolerance.
- Psoriasis patients, particularly those over 40, may be at increased risk for diabetes mellitus.
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