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The April 2025 issue (year 2025, Volume 9, Issue 1) of the Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity 

30.04.2025

Dear Readers,


We are publishing the April 2025 issue (year 2025, Volume 9, Issue 1) of the Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity by the Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Obesity and Diabetes Application and Research Center within the framework of the cooperation protocol with the Turkish Obesity Research Association.


This journal and 2025-April -issue you are reading are a reflection of the devoted work of scientists and health professionals. The articles in this issue will not only increase your professional knowledge but will also allow you to discover innovative approaches that will shape the future of health services in the field of obesity and diabetes.We would like to thank everyone who contributed to this meaningful partnership process and expect the support and participation of our valued readers in the new period.


• Elevated Blood Levels of VEGF Exhibiting Positive Correlation with HIF-1α in Obesity: A Single Center Study
• GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Liraglutide Modulates the Oxidative Stress and SIRT1/PGC1 Alpha Levels on Liver Tissue in Ovariectomized Rats
• The Relation Between Insulin Resistance and Sympathetic Skin Response in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
• Social Influence and Eating Disorders Among Women: Investigating the Mediating Role of Body Satisfaction
• Evaluation of Menu Label Perception and Its Relationship with Obesity Prejudice Among University Students: An Example from a Faculty of Health Sciences Students
• The Effect Of Health Anxiety On Cyberchondria Levels in Diabetes Patients: An Example of a Training and Research Hospital
• The Use Complementary and Alternative Practices among Adult Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: An Example of University Hospital
• Effect of Perceived Food Literacy on Eating Behavior Pattern, Glycemic Parameters, and Lipid Profile in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Structural Equation Modeling
• Comparison of Glycated Hemoglobin Measurement with High Performance Liquid Chromatography and Immunoturbidimetry
• Turkish Validity and Reliability of The Diabetes Self-Care Activities Scale Short Form


We hope that the content in this issue of our Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity will contribute to you as both a source of information and inspiration.

Under the coordination of Dergipark and TUBITAK ULAKBIM TR Index, Universities have appointed Publication Coordinators for international publication dynamism. In this context, our University and our journal have completed the publication coordination  structure. In this process, we have updated our Section Editors and Editorial Board and moved towards a stronger and higher quality
publication life.
We would like to thank our Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı ÖZÖLÇER for his unwavering support in the publication of our journal, to the head of the Library and Documentation Department, all the authors who contributed, the reviewers and editors who meticulously evaluated the articles, our Advisory Board, our Language Editing Board, Field Editors, Biostatistics Board, Publication Board and our publishing house.

30.04.2025

İnci Turan, Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Issue Editor, April 2025
Taner Bayraktaroğlu, Prof., MD

Editor in Chief, April 2025

31.12.2024

Dear Our Readers,

We are publishing the December 2024 issue of the Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity by the Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Obesity and Diabetes Application and Research Center within the framework of the cooperation protocol with the Turkish Obesity Research Association.

Continuous developments in the field of medicine have the power to change the fate of not only individuals but also societies. In this context, the cooperation of both academics and practitioners is of critical importance in the advancement of science and the improvement of healthcare services.

This journal you are reading aims to present you with new discoveries, current research and practical applications in a wide range of medical literature. Each page is a reflection of the devoted work of scientists and healthcare professionals. The articles in this journal will not only increase your professional knowledge; they will also allow you to discover innovative approaches that will shape the healthcare services of the future.

When we set out eight years ago to increase knowledge in the field of diabetes and obesity and to build a bridge between scientists and health professionals, it was exciting to imagine that this journal would have such a strong impact in the health community. Today, we are happy to have achieved this goal with your support. For the past eight years, we have met with you with issues that include groundbreaking developments, innovative approaches and in-depth analyses in the field of diabetes and obesity. Each article was selected with the aim of contributing to a better understanding of these two global health problems and the development of effective solutions.

In the last issue of this year, we have included a wide range of valuable studies from the pathophysiology of diabetes to new treatment options and multidisciplinary approaches applied in the fight against obesity. In addition, we have full faith in the power of practical experiences and innovative research from the field to shape future health policies based on scientific foundations. We would like to thank our authors, referees and editorial board who have contributed to this successful process. The trust and feedback of our readers have been one of the most important forces that carried this journal forward. With our belief in the guidance of science in the fight against diabetes and obesity, we will continue to share developments in this field with you in the coming years and contribute to a healthier future.

We are happy and proud to have successfully completed the seventh Zonguldak Endocrine Days: Current Approach to Endocrine Diseases Congress in 2024. Our congress, organized under the leadership of our university's Faculty of Medicine, Obesity and Diabetes Training and Research Center, and with the support of the Turkish Obesity Research Association, has been enriched with the scientific contributions of important publications such as the Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity, the Western Black Sea Medical Journal, and the Journal of Higher Education and Science. With the participation of academics, students, and health professionals, a multifaceted and in-depth knowledge sharing on endocrine diseases has been provided. This congress, where we came together to discuss the latest developments in the field of endocrinology, share current scientific knowledge, and strengthen interdisciplinary interactions, has made meaningful contributions to the scientific world. This year’s sessions of our congress covered many current topics such as diabetes, obesity, thyroid diseases, pituitary, neuroendocrine disorders and pituitary diseases. Expert speakers in their fields shared the latest approaches in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine diseases by providing detailed information on innovative research and clinical applications. In addition, interactive sessions and student participation that strengthened interdisciplinary collaborations also attracted great attention. We would like to thank all institutions and organizations that contributed to the organization of this event, academics who added value to the congress with their devoted work and participants who contributed with interest. We wholeheartedly believe in the importance of such events for the continuity of scientific development and the improvement of health services. We hope to see you again at the next meeting, believing that Zonguldak Endocrine Days will continue to shed light on the world of science.

Dear Scientists, Academicians and Students,

A Collaboration Protocol was signed between the Turkish Obesity Research Association and Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University by taking an important step from the Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity. As the Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity, we are proud to open the doors of a new era in scientific publishing. With the collaboration of the Turkish Obesity Research Association and Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, our journal will now serve as a joint publication platform. This step was taken to strengthen the scientific knowledge in the field of obesity and diabetes, to bring together academicians, researchers and health professionals and to provide more effective information sharing. Our new structure will both enrich our academic content and enable studies in these fields to reach wider audiences. We aim to carry out a stronger publication process in the light of science and with multidisciplinary collaborations in the future.

We would like to thank everyone who contributed to this meaningful partnership process and expect the support and participation of our valued readers in the new period. We hope that the content in this issue of our Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity will contribute to you as both a source of information and inspiration. We would like to thank our Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı ÖZÖLÇER for his unwavering support in the publication of our journal, to the head of the Library and Documentation Department, all the authors who contributed, the reviewers and editors who meticulously evaluated the articles, our Advisory Board, our Language Editing Board, Field Editors, Biostatistics Board, Publication Board and our publishing house.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. İnci TURAN

December Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Taner BAYRAKTAROĞLU

Editor-in-Chief

December 2024

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August 2024

Dear Readers,


Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Obesity and Diabetes Application and Research Center, presents the August 2024 issue of “Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity” (Volume 8, Issue 2) to you in physical and electronic formats.
Our journal continues to publish with the same quality with the publishing ethics principles updated by TUBITAK ULAKBİM TR Index, increasing number of publications and citations. Increasing citations to the publications in our journal by our authors, researchers and scientists further increase the quality of our journal and its place in the scientific world.
We are sharing an innovation in publishing with you in this issue of our journal. With the decision we have made, graphical summaries of the articles will also be published together.
Journals are increasingly requesting the submission of a “graphical” or “visual abstract” alongside the body of the article. A graphical abstract should allow readers to quickly gain an understanding of the main take-home message of the paper and is intended to encourage browsing, promote interdisciplinary scholarship, and help readers identify more quickly which papers are most relevant to their research interests. This is a single, concise, pictorial and visual summary of the main findings of the article. It could either be the concluding figure from the article or better still a figure that is specially designed for the purpose, which captures the content of the article for readers at a single glance (Writing rules / Graphical Abstract, https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/tudod/page/16811).
In this issue of our journal, you will find articles that contribute to the literature in the fields of obesity and diabetes mellitus.
1. Insulin Resistance and Ectopic Fat Accumulation with HOMA Indices
2. The Effects of Summer on Body Composition, Perceived Stress Level and Body Awareness of Young Women and Men
3 . Smoking on Eating Behaviors and Body Mass Index in Adults
4. Screening Patients with Type 2 Diabetes at High Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
5. Healthy Nutrition and Obesity Awareness Education for Middle School Students Using Drama-Based Learning Activities
6. Health Anxiety and Cyberchondria in Obese Cases
7. Effects of SGLT2 Inhibitors on Hematologic Parameters in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
8. the Frequency of Overweight and Obesity Among Healthcare Workers in Intensive Care Units
9. Diet Inflammatory Index Score, Depression and Chronotype In Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome
10. Awareness and Acceptance of the Disease in Patients Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Evaluation of Happiness Levels
11. "Both My Body and My Spirit are Incomplete": Care Needs and Difficulties in Patients with Amputation

In the our journal of the Turkish Diabetes and Obesity ; We would like to thank to our Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı ÖZÖLÇER for his support, to the authors, to our referees for carefully evaluating the articles, to our Advisory Board, to our Language Editorial Board, to our Editors and Deputy editors, to technical supporters, to our Biostatistics Editors, to our Editorial Board and our publishing house.
Assoc. Prof. İnci TURAN
Issue Editor
Prof. Dr. Taner BAYRAKTAROGLU
Chief Editor
August 2024

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Dear Readers,

The April 2024 issue of the "Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity" published by ZBEU Obesity and Diabetes Practice and Research Center (https://obdm.beun.edu.tr/).
With Our Best Regards

29.04.2024

Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
Edıtors and Editorial Boards
https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/tudod

2024 April Issue

https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/tudod/issue/84353


Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity (Turk J Diab Obes) is a scientific publication of Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University Obesity and Diabetes Research and Application Center.

This is a refereed journal, which is published in printed and electronic forms. It aims at achieving free knowledge to the related national and international organizations and individuals.
This journal is published annually three times (in April, August and December).
The publication language of the journal is Turkish and English.

2025 - Volume: 9 Issue: 1

Committee on Publication Ethics

20896

International Committee of Medical Journal Editors

20897

Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity (Turk J Diab Obes) is a scientific publication of Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University Obesity and Diabetes Research and Application Center.

A Collaboration Protocol was signed between the Turkish Obesity Research Association and Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University by taking an important step from the Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity. As the Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity, we are proud to open the doors of a new era in scientific publishing. With the collaboration of the Turkish Obesity Research Association and Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, our journal will now serve as a joint publication platform.

This is a refereed journal, which is published in printed and electronic forms. It aims at achieving free knowledge to the related national and international organizations and individuals.

This journal is published annually three times (in April, August and December).

The publication language of the journal is Turkish and English.