Endocrinology

In this endocrinology month in review for March 2024, we recap the most popular FDA news and pipeline updates as well as recognizing the 2-year anniversary of Diabetes Dialogue.

The FDA has cleared Sequel's twiist, a novel automated insulin delivery system, expanding patient choice for individuals with type 1 diabetes.

On March 08, 2024, the FDA approved semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy) to reduce cardiovascular risk in adults with obesity or overweight and heart disease based on the SELECT trial.

Continuous glucose monitoring was associated with lower odds of diabetic retinopathy development, even after adjusting for hemoglobin A1c levels.

On March 07, 2024, Novo Nordisk provided updates on semaglutide 2.4 mg as well as the development programs cagrisema, monlunabant, and amycretin.

In our endocrinology month in review for February 2024, we are spotlighting trending studies and new data in endocrinology, the latest news surrounding tirzepatide, and a recap of the 4 episodes of our flagship endocrinology podcast launched during the last month.

A study suggests that opting for thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine therapy could be better for reducing long-term cardiovascular risk in hyperthyroidism patients compared to medication alone.

Seropositivity was associated with greater albuminuria but not peripheral artery disease in a cohort of patients ≥ 50 years of age with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The FDA has greenlit Dexcom's Stelo Glucose Biosensor System, marking a historic first as the first continuous glucose monitors to be available over-the-counter.

Results of a new analysis underscore the significance of sleep health in mitigating type 2 diabetes risk, revealing that even an optimal diet may not fully offset the negative impact of inadequate sleep.

Hosts break down their favorite sessions at the upcoming 17th International Conference on Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes.

Viral Shah, MD, joins Diabetes Dialogue to discuss a recent study examining associations between time in range and other advanced CGM metrics with diabetic retinopathy and the implications for use in predicting other microvascular outcomes.

The study performed the first genome-wide cross-trait analysis to investigate the shared genetic basis underlying hypothyroidism and rheumatoid arthritis.

Viral Shah, MD, of Indiana University, joins Diabetes Dialogue to discuss a recent proof-of-concept study examining use of tirzepatide in type 1 diabetes.

The analysis of several oral antidiabetic drugs revealed patients taking SGLT2 inhibitors had more NAFLD regression and fewer adverse liver-related outcomes.

A new study found balance and falling were linked to an increased risk of all-cause mortality, as well as cause-specific mortality from cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

A new proof-of-concept observation study reports the dual GLP-1/GIP agonist's positive efficacy and safety for adults with T1D.

A study found adolescents with PCOS have a 5.38-fold increased risk for a suicide attempt, and adults have an 8.75-fold increased risk.

Testosterone replacement therapy did not differ significantly from placebo in preventing diabetes progression in a substudy of the TRAVERSE randomized trial.

Tirzepatide, a dual GLP-1/GIP agonist approved for diabetes and obesity, was associated with significant blood pressure reductions in an analysis of the SURMOUNT-1 trial.

This endocrinology month in review spotlights FDA news, a pair of studies examining cardiovascular and renal risk reduction in type 2 diabetes, results from a subtrial examining testosterone’s effect on fracture risk, and 4 new episodes of diabetes dialgoue

Compared to glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists and dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors, Use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors was linked to a decreased risk of nephrolithiasis in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Evidence from the Look AHEAD study suggests achieving remission in type 2 diabetes is associated with risk reductions in chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease.

Fracture occurrences were numerically higher among men who received testosterone than placebo across a subtrial of the phase 4 TRAVERSE trial.

This endocrine case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, features a man in his 40s with a history of T1D presenting with waxing and waning right groin and inner thigh pain. Can you determine the proper diagnosis?

In this episode, hosts discuss recent news and updates in diabetes technology from Abbott, Dexcom, and Medtronic in the first half of January 2024.

In this episode, hosts sit down with Ralph DeFronzo, MD, for a discussion on how advances in management have transformed the diagnosis and management of hypercortisolism among people with type 2 diabetes.

A study of more than 140 adults with diabetes is providing additional insight into the prevalence of anemia among these patients as well as its association with changes in glycemic control.

Applied Therapeutics announced topline results from ARISE-HF on January 04, 2023 and plans to present full results at an upcoming medical conference.

In this episode, hosts breakdown as pair of recent studies examining management of diabetes during pregnancy.