Endocrinology

Many effective anti-obesity medications could be manufactured and sold profitably for a low price, with estimated minimum prices up to 20-fold cheaper than current prices in some countries.

A new study leveraging data from 184 countries based on 11 dietary factors provides an overview of the diet attributable burden of type 2 diabetes in the world today.

A new analysis suggests an association between elevated heart rate and increased risk of developing new-onset T2D, but the effects were largely restricted to younger individuals.

Compared with individuals with normal glycemic status, a recent analysis found AMD risk increased with higher glycemic status and longer duration of diabetes.

Drs Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini summarize the key takeaways on screening for pediatric and adult-onset type 1 diabetes and strategies to improve screening.

An expert pediatric endocrinologist discusses best practices for referring patients to a specialist in type 1 diabetes, as well as the potential of new therapies in delaying the progression of the disease.

Dr Fran Cogen discusses the screening of autoantibodies for type 1 diabetes and provides insights on how to interpret the results of the screening tests.

Dr Fran Cogen emphasizes the importance of early screening and detection of type 1 diabetes to prevent the adverse health effects of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Our March 2023 endocrine month in review highlights the top news and headlines in endocrinology from the past month, including reductions in insulin list prices, regulatory decisions, and more!

According to a recent study, nearly 1 in 4 patients with either hypothyroidism or subclinical hypothyroidism suffer from a vitamin B12 deficiency.

Our latest endocrine case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, features a patient in their mid-70s with a history of diabetes mellitus and end-stage kidney disease presenting with 6 days of gradually worsening right ear pain. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?

An analysis of more than 500,000 pregnancies over a 15-year period suggests much of the increase in gestational diabetes rates observed during the study period can be attributed to changes in screening practices.

Results shows female adolescents are more likely to transition into and out of insulin resistance, whereas adolescent males are more consistently normal.

This cardiology case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, features a man in his mid-80s presenting with tachypnea and diabetic ketoacidosis. Check out the ECG and determine the correct diagnosis!

This endocrine case report features a patient in their mid-50s with a history of recent TIA presenting to the hospital with increasing anxiety and insomnia over the past week. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?

Drs Robert Busch, Robin S. Goland, Kimberly Simmons, and Teresa Quattrin discuss strategies to facilitate screening of type 1 diabetes and improve management of disease.

Experts in endocrinology share their approach to managing type 1 diabetes along with related health conditions.

Teresa Quattrin, MD, reviews emerging clinical trial data on novel therapies to delay the progression of type 1 diabetes.

Kimberly Simmons, MD, MPH/MSPH, leads a discussion on long-term monitoring for patients with type 1 diabetes and which providers are most likely to administer and manage teplizumab treatment.

Experts in endocrinology share their approach to patient selection for teplizumab in type 1 diabetes and the impact of a 2-year delay in the onset of the disease.

Dr Kimberly Simmons reviews key findings from an initial study and extended follow-up on the safety and efficacy of teplizumab in delaying the progression of type 1 diabetes.

Robin S. Goland, MD, and Kimberly Simmons, MD, MPH/MSPH, provide insight on teplizumab, which was recently approved by the FDA, to delay the progression of type 1 diabetes, and they discuss the implications of autoantibody detection in patients.

Dr Teresa Quattrin discusses the significance of delaying the onset of type 1 diabetes.

Drs Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini highlight the need for engaging patients in shared decision-making and addressing social determinants of health in diabetes and obesity management in adults and pediatric patients.

Scott Kahan, MD, MPH, discusses with Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, how the controversial use of new diabetes and obesity medications is creating access issues for people who really need these medications, and shares strategies to initiate the conversation about weight management with patients.

Dr Scott Kahan shares the latest updates to the 2023 ADA Standards of Care related to weight management and describes the different weight loss approaches recommended by the ADA.

Scott Kahan, MD, MPH, discusses the shortcomings of the current staging systems used for overweight and obesity and recommends the use of weight-related health and functional status in addition to BMI.

Teresa Quattrin, MD, leads a discussion on the benefits of using medications for type 2 diabetes to manage patients who have type 1 diabetes.

Kimberly Simmons, MD, MPH/MSPH, reviews ADA guidelines recommendations for the management of type 1 diabetes.

Drs Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini highlight the need for improved screening, greater awareness of clinical trial opportunities, and clinician education to improve early diagnosis and outcomes for people with T1D.