Endocrinology
Opinion
Not your ordinary neuropathy
An exam reveals hyperesthesia of both feet, and a hemoglobin A1c level of 7.5.
News
FDA panel endorses teplizumab for delaying type 1 diabetes
Teplizumab interferes with T cell–mediated autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells.
From the Journals
‘Overbasalization’ common in type 2 diabetes management
There are alternatives to giving insulin before meals to...
Conference Coverage
Two treatments show early promise for hypothalamic obesity
Conference Coverage
High body fat tied to slowed breast maturation in girls with obesity
From the Journals
Most kids with type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 in U.S. fared well
Commentary
How physicians can provide better care to transgender patients
Those transgender patients who seek care often have unpleasant experiences.
Conference Coverage
Cardiovascular risks elevated in transgender youth
A multicenter study shows increased risk for some cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes. The causes are not well understood.
Conference Coverage
Hyperphagia, anxiety eased with carbetocin in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome
Conference Coverage
Success in achondroplasia spurs testing vosoritide in more growth disorders
The quality of growth achieved with vosoritide in achondroplasia is leading to studies in more growth disorders.
Feature
High obesity rates in Southern states magnify COVID threats
At least 29 states have green-lighted obesity for inclusion in the first phases of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. That could overwhelm government...