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.
November 2nd 2024
The 11 to 3 vote against the benefit-risk profile of sotagliflozin comes with less than 2 months to go until the December 20, 2024 PDUFA date.
HCPLive Endocrinology's flagship diabetes podcast, hosted by Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP
Diabetes Dialogue: The Prospect of a Bionic Pancreas, with Steven Russell, MD, PhD
January 14th 2023In this episode of Diabetes Dialogue, hosts Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, are joined by Steven Russell, MD, PhD, the chief medical officer of Beta Bionics, for a discussion around his journey to becoming CMO as well as a deep dive into the iLet Bionic Pancreas and its potential in diabetes management.
FDA Updates Label for Oral Semaglutide, Making Agent a First-Line Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes
January 13th 2023Announced by Novo Nordisk on January 12, the label update from the FDA removes a previous indication stating oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) should not be used as an initial therapy, which clears the way for the agent to be used as a first-line therapy in type 2 diabetes.
Rates of Type 1, Type 2 Diabetes Expected to Balloon in US by 2060
January 12th 2023Using data from the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth study, a new analysis suggests rates of type 1 diabetes in youth may increase by 65% between now and 2060, while rates of type 2 diabetes could increase more than 600% during that same period if left unchecked.
Analysis of T1D Prevention Trials Sheds Light on Pitfalls, Factors Linked to Low Screening
January 11th 2023An analysis of data from type 1 diabetes prevention trials is shedding new light on factors associated with increased and decreased likelihood of screening for type 1 diabetes among participants considered eligible for each trial.
Presence of Diabetes Linked to Greater Likelihood of Frozen Shoulder
January 10th 2023Eight studies provided evidence to suggest the relationship between diabetes and the onset of frozen shoulder, but more high-quality cohort studies may be necessary to better understand the nature of the relationship.
Endocrine Case Report: Antibiotics Not Working
January 3rd 2023A patient in their mid-50s with a history of diabetes who had already been on antibiotics for 4 days for cellulitis diagnosed in your emergency department, but had not improved, and then, yesterday, noticed an ankle wound. What additional testing should be considered for this patient?
Diabetes Dialogue: 2022 Year in Review
December 27th 2022To commemorate the inaugural year and the success of Diabetes Dialogue in 2022, our editorial team has compiled a list of the 5 most popular episodes from the past year. Further in this article, we offer readers a look into each of our hosts top picks for episodes during 2022.
Top FDA News in Diabetes for 2022
December 26th 2022Our editorial team is kicking off the final week of the year by recapping our the most talked about approvals and clearances related to diabetes management from the US Food and Drug Administration in 2022, including tirzepatide, teplizumab, Dexcom G7, and more!
Endocrine Month in Review: December 2022
December 24th 2022The last full weekend of each month, our editorial team compiles a list of our most popular endocrinology content from the past month for a month in review recap. The December 2022 endocrinology month in review features coverage of the FDA’s clearance of Dexcom G7, new data related to use of SGLT2 inhibitors in pediatric type 2 diabetes, and the ADA's Standards of Care in Diabetes—2023.
Diabetes Dialogue: December 2022
December 23rd 2022In the December 2022 episode of Diabetes Dialogue, Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, sit down to discuss recent developments in the field, with a spotlight on the Dexcom G7 CGM, key takeaways from the ADA’s Standards of Care in Diabetes—2023, and perspective from the ADCES Diabetes Technology Conference 2022.
Diabetes Dialogue: The Psychology of Diabetes Management, with Jill Weissberg-Benchell, PhD
December 22nd 2022In this episode of Diabetes Dialogue, Jill Weissberg-Benchell, PhD, takes hosts through her journey to becoming a diabetes care and education specialist, the role of psychologists in the management of pediatric diabetes, and her thoughts on the evolving role of care and education specialists in the management of diabetes.
Diabetes Dialogue: The History and Future of Diabetes Technology, with Richard Bergenstal, MD
December 21st 2022In this episode of Diabetes Dialogue, Richard Bergenstal, MD, sits down with hosts Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, to discuss the role and evolution of technology in the management of diabetes.
Despite Advances, Decades-Old Racial Disparities Persist in Glycemic Control in the US
December 20th 2022An analysis of NHANES data spanning more than 3 decades provides an overview of trends in glycemic control and severe hyperglycemia among people with diabetes using insulin, including racial and ethnic disparities.
Diabetes Dialogue: Updates in Inpatient Management of Diabetes, with Jane Jeffrie Seley, DNP, MPH
December 13th 2022In this episode of Diabetes Dialogue, Jane Jeffrie Seley, DNP, MPH, a member of the writing committee for the ADA's Standards of Care in Diabetes—2023, joins the podcast to discuss pertinent updates in the sections of the document discussing inpatient management of diabetes within the document.
Endocrine Society Releases Updated Guidance for Management of Hypoglycemia
December 7th 2022The Endocrine Society has released updated guidance for management of hypoglycemia in people with diabetes, which represents their first guidance on the topic since 2009 and places a new emphasis on the role of diabetes technology, insulin analogs, and glucagon use.
Oral Butyrate Supplementation Could Be Effective in Treating Pediatric Obesity
December 6th 2022Data from the BAPO trial suggests use of oral butyrate supplementation was associated with a 40% absolute increase in rate of the trial's BMI-based primary outcome at 6 months relative to placebo therapy in a population of pediatric patients with obesity.
How Evolving Safety Has Changed the Outlook on Bariatric, Metabolic Surgery, with Gregory Weiss, MD
December 2nd 2022Gregory Weiss, MD, provides perspective on how improved safety of these procedures has revolutionized the way clinicians view use of bariatric and metabolic surgeries as a method for inducing weight loss in people with overweight and obesity.
Female Sex, Increased BMI Linked to Increased Likelihood of Long COVID
December 1st 2022An analysis of survey data from more than 1400 adults in the UK provides insight into potential risk factors for developing long COVID symptoms, with results indicating both female sex and increased body mass index as potential risk factors.