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Objective: To identify the degree of metabolic control achieved in pregnant patients diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes and Obesity treated with diet, compared to those treated with insulin. Methodology: Observational, retrospective, longitudinal and descriptive study, carried out from January to December 2021. Metabolic control was evaluated monthly during pregnancy based on the treatment received (diet vs insulin with 23 patients in each group). Results: Of the 23 patients who started on the diet, only 30.4% finished in a controlled manner under the same diet-only regimen. In contrast, of the 23 who started with insulin, 86.9% ended up controlled.

Objective of this work was to study the blood levels of glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides, and their association with eating habits in inhabitants of the community of Tenabo, Campeche, Mexico. Methodology Anthropometric measurements were made to the inhabitants who ranged in age from 10 to 80 years old. Mean glucose levels were 132.86 mg/dL, cholesterol 139.640 mg/dL, and triglycerides 189.2 mg/dL. According to the applied survey, the diet of this population consists of the consumption of meat from wild animals in the region, as well as foods with a high fat content such as pork, in addition, a low consumption of vegetables and fruits is reported among the inhabitants. Results: In this population, glucose and triglyceride levels are elevated compared to the reference values; however, it is necessary to investigate other biochemical parameters that help the timely diagnosis of this type of disease.

Adolescence is a crucial stage in human development; It is a particular form of transition between childhood and adulthood where profound physical changes occur, including neuroendocrine growth and development, psychological changes, and social changes. Objective: Identify the Protective Factors and level of self-esteem in adolescents with the absence or presence of depression. Methodology: Cross-sectional, observational, descriptive study. The teachers, administrators and parents were informed about the objective of the study, they signed the informed consent authorizing the participation of their child in the study. Results: The depressive symptomatology through the Birleson scale, indicated that 21.9% present this symptomatology. Self-esteem evaluated with the Rosenberg scale, 17.6% with low self-esteem was observed. Conclusions: The observed prevalence is above that reported at the national level.