Endocrinology

An analysis of more than 7k patients with CAN data from the ACCORD trial suggest intensive blood pressure and blood glucose control could reduce risk of cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy.

A randomized trial sponsored by the National Eye Institute is comparing the effects of a surgical vs anti-VEGF therapy in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy.

An analysis of more than 25 studies with more than 1 million patients is giving an overview of how the timing of a diabetes diagnosis can impact risk of complications later in life.

Learn why one organization prioritizes screening for diabetic retinopathy among patients with diabetes.

A discussion centered around optimizing the number of patients with diabetes who receive screening for diabetic retinopathy to ensure the best quality outcomes.

Amputations have increased 30% among diabetic patients since the pandemic began.

An analysis of 15k patients hospitalized with COVID-19 suggests metformin use was associated with significant reductions in mortality among women who were obese or had type 2 diabetes.

An analysis of 2 major studies is comparing the effects of bariatric surgery vs standard medical therapy on risk of cardiovascular disease events in obese teens with type 2 diabetes.

Despite the increasing push for using HCV-positive organs to expand the donor pool, hundreds of livers allografts from donors are still not being used in transplantation.

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the most common microvascular complication of diabetes, affecting more than two in five Americans with diabetes.

A resident from Penn State Hershey Medical Center offers perspective on the idea of using SGLT2 inhibitors for primary prevention in patients with type 2 diabetes.

There is concern over whether or not patients are adhering to their treatment during the pandemic.

Results from a randomized trial suggest engaging in an exercise program following weight loss surgery could help protect against bone loss.

Dr. Gerald Shulman discusses how diabetes can eventually be reversed.

An analysis of more than 29k women from two medical centers in California is offering further insight into the effects of discontinuing bisphosphonate treatment in aging women.

By addressing insulin resistance, researchers believe they can reduce the comorbidities associated with type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Giorgino discusses how combining SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP-1RA could be combined for treating type 2 diabetes.

A 600-patient trial suggests increased vitamin D supplementation was not associated with a decreased risk of falls but could increase risk of severe falls and fall-related injuries.

Check out our latest case report. This report features a man in his 60s presenting to the ED complaining of vomiting a pulsating left-sided headache.

Diabetic patients are more susceptible to severe COVID-19 outcomes.

A digital health program may be effective for patients with diabetes or prediabetes.

An analysis of data over a 12-year period details the disparities in outcomes following first heart attack among female versus male patients.

Patients with normal eGFR increased from 60% at baseline to 80% at 3 years following procedure.

Analysis of 7-year follow-up data from an observational study of severely obese patients details the effects of gastric bypass and gastric banding on long-term diabetes remission.

The TMIOA Medical Director highlights the best sessions, new topics, and growing discussion around the 18th annual congress.

Intervention participants had significant reductions in weight and HbA1c but there were no differences in hospital admissions or health care spending.

An analysis of the Look AHEAD study by investigators at Johns Hopkins details associations between long-term variability of glycemic markers and increased risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.

Pediatric patients who initiated insulin pump therapy within 6 months of diagnosis demonstrated better cardiovascular risk profiles than those who delayed treatment.

Check out this month's Image IQ from VisualDx. This month's quiz features a 62-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes and a persistent rash that was originally diagnosed as eczema.

Our latest case report features a man in his 30s presenting with vomiting, generalized abdominal pain, and tenesmus. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?