Endocrinology

MD Magazine® Peer Exchange® recently hosted an esteemed panel in which the topic of discussion was taking the personalized approach in type 2 diabetes management.

Recent research supports an aggressive bariatric BMI-based surgery selection.

Managing of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a full-time job.

Longer drug regimens increase the chance that patients will experience adverse drug effects or drug interactions.

Type 1 and 2 diabetes require patients to exercise vigilance and actively manage their conditions.

Experts caution duration of testosterone replacement therapy.

Maintaining glycemic control using insulin.

Approaches to orienting and training a nurse practitioner, keeping lines of communication open, and overcoming challenges are discussed.

Three studies examined the relationship between CVD risk and vitamin D status in children, adolescents, and women.

Expert speaks on management of patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Treatment options for end-stage renal disease should include peritoneal dialysis.

Jane McDaniel, MS, MLS (SCP) SC, Wake Forest School of Medicine explained that typically, the most common forms that are talked about are the thyroid panel, but most physicians will end up ordering a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) to start with.

The FDA has required new warnings be added to drug labels.

A German study examined the intestinal microbiomes of 20 HF patients.

Warmer temperatures are affecting more pregnant women, study says.

Researcher calls it "some of the most exciting research in my career."

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The Synthroid brand of levothyroxine improved thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels by a significantly greater margin compared with generic versions of the synthetic T4 (LT4) hormones for patients with hypothyroidism.

At AACE 2017, John Bilezikian, MD, discussed the latest FDA approval of Tymlos for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and for women who are at high risk for fracture.

According to Kathleen “Kittie” Wyne, MD, PhD, The Ohio State University, in the identification and treatment of hypothyroidism, people need to be aware that the symptoms associated with hypothyroidism can be non-specific.

At AACE 2017, Kathleen “Kittie” Wyne, MD, PhD, The Ohio State University, discussed new data on hypothyroidism. Although hypothyroidism requires lifelong adherence to therapy, compliance still remains challenging.

More than 25% of the US population over the age of 65 has diabetes.

Over the past few years, there has been much discussion about needed changes in how internists maintain their ABIM certification.

“Treatment of diabetic foot ulcers depends upon the severity of the infection,” said Andrew Boulton, MD, University of Manchester, UK, University of Miami, Florida at AACE 2017.

According to Andrew Boulton, MD, University of Manchester, UK, University of Miami, Florida, the most important take home message for doctors regarding the diabetic foot and reducing amputations, is to remove their patients’ shoes and socks and look at their feet.

Heart failure is diabetes’ most sinister, most overlooked complication

AACE speakers on the challenge of managing patients’ adrenal conditions

At AACE 2017, Shashank Joshi, MD, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai explained his team’s simple diabetes treatment formula: A for A1C, B for blood pressure, C for cholesterol (LDL cholesterol), and D for diet that’s culturally sensitive and adaptable.

Shashank Joshi, MD, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, spoke to MD Magazine about the cultural considerations when attempting to personalize diabetes care.

Somatropin increased HDL-C levels in patients with GHD at 24 months.