College of Medicine

Discussion of a Master’s Thesis at the College of Medicine/University of Mosul – Department of Biochemistry
In line with the Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and Goal 4 (Quality Education), a master’s thesis titled “Effects of Type 2 Diabetes on the Bone Biochemical Interface” was discussed at the College of Medicine, University of Mosul. The thesis was presented by the student Dunya Nabeel Ahmad Jerjees from the Department of Biochemistry on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
The discussion was attended by the Dean of the College, Assistant Professor Dr. Humam Ghanim Ibraahim, and the Vice Dean for Scientific Affairs, Dr. Ahmad Abdullah Ahmad, as well as a number of faculty members and a group of postgraduate students.

Thesis Objectives
The thesis aimed to evaluate bone health indicators in individuals with type 2 diabetes compared to non-diabetic individuals, explore the relationship between blood sugar control and biochemical markers of bone health such as vitamin D and calcium levels, and examine the links between these indicators and lipid profile parameters.

Findings
The study showed that patients with type 2 diabetes suffer from decreased levels of vitamin D, calcium, phosphate, and albumin, with an inverse correlation with blood sugar indicators, and increased parathyroid hormone levels. They also experienced lipid profile disturbances, including increased total cholesterol and triglycerides, and decreased HDL, with an inverse relationship between vitamin D and most lipid indicators. The duration of the disease was associated with increased disturbances in bone health and metabolic balance.

Recommendations
The study recommended several future research directions, including:

– Long-term studies to assess the impact of type 2 diabetes on bone turnover markers and bone mineral density.
– Investigating the effects of different diabetes medications on bone metabolism and fracture risk.
– Examining gender differences in bone metabolism changes in diabetic patients.
– Including inflammatory markers in assessing bone health due to their association with diabetes.
– Conducting trials on the effectiveness of vitamin supplements and dietary modifications in treating vitamin D deficiency and metabolic disturbances in diabetic patients.

Discussion Committee
The discussion committee consisted of:
– Prof. Ahmad Yahya Dalal Bashi (Chairman)
– Assistant Professor Dr. Ali Abdulrahman Younis Mulla Dhunnoun (Member)
– Assistant Professor Dr. Ihsan Hassan Taha (Member)
– Assistant Professor Dr. Sura Khair Al-din Muhi Al-Din (Member and Supervisor)

Outcome
At the end of the discussion, the committee’s decision was read, which included accepting the thesis with necessary revisions.