The HCPLive endocrinology page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on endocrine system conditions. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for diabetes, hormonal disease, and more.
September 18th 2024
The FDA has approved the Eversense 365, the world’s first 1-year continuous glucose monitor, with US availability expected in late 2024.
September 7th 2024
HCPLive Endocrinology's flagship diabetes podcast, hosted by Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP
Trial Results Suggest Healthy Eating Patterns Could Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in Pediatric Patients
September 22nd 2021A Cleveland Clinic trial assessing the effects of 3 healthy eating patterns in children with overweight or obesity details the improvements in cardiovascular risk factors seen with adherence to a healthy eating pattern.
AHA Outlines Weight Loss Strategies for Preventing Obesity Hypertension
September 20th 2021Released on September 20, the latest scientific statement from the AHA outlines potential strategies, including lifestyle modifications, pharmacologic therapies, and weight loss surgery, for the prevention and treatment of obesity hypertension.
Young Adults at Greatest Risk of Becoming Overweight, Developing Obesity
September 9th 2021An analysis of EHR data from more than 2 million patients in England is detailing the increased risk of becoming overweight or developing obesity in the next decade among young adults aged 18-24 compared to adults in other age groups.
Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Associated with Changes in Body Weight
August 26th 2021Hailed by investigators as the largest and longest study of its kind, new research is providing clinicians with an overview of the potential for weight change and obesity among patients receiving gender-affirming hormone therapy.
Rates of Gestational Diabetes on the Rise Among First-Time Mothers in the US
August 17th 2021A recent study published in JAMA details increasing rates of gestational diabetes among first-time mothers in the US from 2011-2019, with rates increasing across all racial/ethnic subgroups examined in the 12 million person analysis.
COVID-19, Lockdowns Have Slowed Weight Loss Following Bariatric Surgery
August 12th 2021An analysis of patients from a hospital in Belgium provides insight into the impact of COVID-19 and lockdowns on weight loss and overall health on patients who underwent gastric bypass and were impacted by COVID-19 during their first postoperative year.