Endocrinology

The FDA's historic June 20, 2023 approval of empagliflozin (Jardiance) and empagliflozin plus metformin hydrochloride (Synjardy) marks the first pediatric type 2 diabetes indication for the SGLT2 inhibitor class and comes less than a year after the debut of DINAMO data.

An analysis provided updated estimates of the US prevalence of DR and VTDR, showing that 9.6 million people had DR and 1.84 million people had VTDR in 2021.

An ENDO 2023 analysis of data suggests women with PCOS were at a 47% greater risk of mortality relative to their counterparts without the common endocrine disorder.

The analysis of the DRCR Retina Network Protocol AC suggested cost savings occur with bevacizumab-first step therapy in eyes with DME, but the magnitude might not be as great as previously understood.

Additional phase 4 trial results presented at ENDO 2023 reinforce the efficacy and safety of teprotumumab-trbw in eyes with TED, regardless of disease activity or duration.

Based on the results of 2 studies, lower birthweight was associated with younger age, lower prevalence of obesity, and fewer individuals with a family history of T2D.

The investigative team observed a U-shaped relationship between sleep duration and incident diabetes, with the greatest risk when sleep duration was ≥10 hours per day.

Research presented at ENDO 2023 suggests a high number of adults in the United States with normal BMI still have obesity.

This endocrine case report from Brady Pregerson, KMD, features a woman in her mid-30s with a history of cerebral astrocytoma status post radiation therapy presenting with generalized weakness, a gradual onset generalized headache, and excessive thirst. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?

In this episode of MEDcast, Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini interview Dr. Ken Fujioka, an endocrine specialist, to discuss practice guidelines on obesity treatment and the evolution of anti-obesity medications over the last decade.

Data from the COVID-OUT trial suggests use of metformin could reduce a person's risk of developing long COVID by more than 50% relative to placebo therapy, with results also providing insight into the apparent lack of benefit with ivermectin and fluvoxamine.

The ongoing shortage of GLP-1 receptor agonists, namely semaglutide, has prompted the US Food and Drug Administration to issue a warning to patients and providers related to use of compounded semaglutide.

12-month adherence to GLP1-RA or SGLT2i therapies was highest among individuals with T2D and/or heart failure with a low prescription co-payment.

Each month, our editorial staff compiles a recap of the top news in endocrinology from the past month. Our May 2023 month in review features new FDA approvals, important phase 2 data, and in-depth clinician perspective.

As a follow-up to an episode earlier this year and the FDA clearances of the technology that forms the iLet Bionic Pancreas, hosts sat down in the MJH Life Sciences studio for a special edition recording to explore the implications of the clearance, dispel misconceptions surrounding the system, and hypothesize about the future of this technology in people with diabetes.

An analysis of data from the ARIC study is offering new insight into the impact of age at diabetes onset on the risk of developing dementia later in life.

New data on trends among 22 million UK citizens examined the burden and rising prevalence of autoimmune diseases, as well as environmental factors and co-occurence of other conditions.

An analysis of more than 800,000 person-years of follow-up data from people in the United Kingdom with type 1 diabetes offers an overview of cancer incidence and mortality among this cohort.

A cross-sectional analysis of Medicare and commercial insurer spending suggests the in-state biosimilar production plan could be substantial in savings even after insulin cost rebates.

An analysis of NHANES data from 2009-2020 suggest approximately 75% of people with diabetes in the US were not at the American Diabetes Association-recommended HbA1c target of less than 7%.

An analysis of data from the TEDDY study suggests increased levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity could reduce risk of progression to type 1 diabetes in multiple islet autoantibody-positive children.

An analysis of more than 1.8 million mother-offspring pairs offers new insight into a potential association between exposure to maternal depression/anxiety during pregnancy and risk of type 1 diabetes in offspring during adolescence.

An analysis of more than 4000 people from a university hospital in Japan details the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on glycemic control and lipid profiles among people with diabetes.

Each month, our editorial staff compiles a recap of the top news in endocrinology from the past month. Our April 2023 month in review features top new studies, FDA approvals, and an overview of news surrounding Abbott readers.

Drs Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini emphasize the need for early detection of diabetic kidney disease through the monitoring of cardiometabolic risk factors.