1.A case report of recurrent anaphylaxis in a 36-year-old female:Lipid transfer protein syndrome
Allergy, Asthma & Respiratory Disease 2021;9(2):109-112
Lipid transfer protein (LTP) is a widely cross-reacting allergen in vegetables, fruits, nuts, or cereals. The amino acids sequence of LTP shows high structural similarity in various foods and thus acts as a pan-allergen. LTP syndrome is a new term for the pattern of clinical symptoms and natural course of allergy caused by LTP antigens. It is frequently reported by peaches mainly in the Mediterranean region, and reports in East Asia are rare. Therefore, this case report introduces a 36-year-old female Asian who experienced recurrent anaphylaxis and oral allergy syndrome, and finally diagnosed with LTP syndrome.
2.Diabetes Fact Sheets in Korea, 2020: An Appraisal of Current Status
Chan-Hee JUNG ; Jang Won SON ; Shinae KANG ; Won Jun KIM ; Hun-Sung KIM ; Hae Soon KIM ; Mihae SEO ; Hye-Jung SHIN ; Seong-Su LEE ; Su Jin JEONG ; Yongin CHO ; Seung Jin HAN ; Hyang Mi JANG ; Mira RHO ; Shinbi LEE ; Mihyun KOO ; Been YOO ; Jung-Wha MOON ; Hye Young LEE ; Jae-Seung YUN ; Sun Young KIM ; Sung Rae KIM ; In-Kyung JEONG ; Ji-Oh MOK ; Kun Ho YOON
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2021;45(1):1-10
Background:
This study aimed to investigate the recent prevalence, management, and comorbidities of diabetes among Korean adults aged ≥30 years by analyzing nationally representative data.
Methods:
This study used data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2016 to 2018, and the percentage and total number of people ≥30 years of age with diabetes and impaired fasting glucose (IFG) were estimated.
Results:
In 2018, 13.8% of Korean adults aged ≥30 years had diabetes, and adults aged ≥65 years showed a prevalence rate of 28%. The prevalence of IFG was 26.9% in adults aged ≥30 years. From 2016 to 2018, 35% of the subjects with diabetes were not aware of their condition. Regarding comorbidities, 53.2% and 61.3% were obese and hypertensive, respectively, and 72% had hypercholesterolemia as defined by low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) ≥100 mg/dL in people with diabetes. Of the subjects with diabetes, 43.7% had both hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. With regard to glycemic control, only 28.3% reached the target level of <6.5%. Moreover, only 11.5% of subjects with diabetes met all three targets of glycosylated hemoglobin, blood pressure, and LDL-C. The percentage of energy intake from carbohydrates was higher in diabetes patients than in those without diabetes, while that from protein and fat was lower in subjects with diabetes.
Conclusion
The high prevalence and low control rate of diabetes and its comorbidities in Korean adults were confirmed. More stringent efforts are needed to improve the comprehensive management of diabetes to reduce diabetes-related morbidity and mortality.