Patients with type 1 diabetes who used multiple insulin injections daily experienced reductions in HbA1c with continuous glucose monitoring.

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Keeping blood sugar at lower levels does not confer extra benefit in critically ill infants and children.
The use of hydrolyzed vs nonhydrolyzed cow’s milk-based infant formula does not appear to reduce risk for islet autoimmunity.
People with type 1 diabetes have specific changes in gut bacteria and inflammation of the digestive tract compared with people without the disease.
Researchers have pinpointed harmonized references ranges for total testosterone levels in men.
Outside of hormone therapy, endocrinologists reported having low confidence in their knowledge about caring for transgender patients.
Severely obese adolescents who underwent gastric bypass surgery experienced significant weight loss that was maintained over long-term follow-up.
Less frequent dosing with zoledronic acid does not increase fracture risk in patients with bone metastases.
Children born to obese parents may be more likely to experience developmental delays.
This week, the FDA pushed through several approvals of expanded indications for diabetes drugs and devices, and one physician shares her experience with opting out of Medicare.
The use of smartphone apps may help expand study of cardiovascular health and behaviors by engaging large numbers of participants and facilitating data collection.
Eli Lilly announces that the company will offer discounted prices on certain insulin products, and President Obama signed the 21st Century Care Act into law.
Researchers evaluated the benefits of using a recommendation algorithm that predicts the treatment regimen that will yield optimal outcomes in diabetes.
Breaking sitting time with standing or light-intensity walking improved 24-hour glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.
An international survey shows that women with polycystic ovary syndrome are dissatisfied with the information they receive and the length of time to diagnosis.
Use of hormonal contraceptives in reproductive-aged women with diabetes did not increase risk for thromboembolism.
Hospitalized patients who experience hypoglycemia are at an increased risk for short-term and long-term mortality.
Electro-acupuncture appeared to be as effective as paroxetine for improving sleep in breast cancer survivors with hot flashes.
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis had increased insulin resistance and impaired beta-cell function.
The FDA recently approved Intrarosa (prasterone) for moderate to severe pain during sexual intercourse due to menopause.
The US Food and Drug Administration recently approved combination insulin degludec/liraglutide to treat type 2 diabetes.
The use of menopausal hormone therapy was associated with improved bone mineral density and better bone microarchitecture.
Children born by Cesarean section may be more likely to develop obesity later in life.
Hydroxychloroquine use was associated with a duration-dependent reduction in risk of developing diabetes.
Bariatric surgery was associated with a significant reduction in risk of heart failure among obese patients.
A multifaceted campaign that included policy change and community outreach led to a decrease in sales of sugary drinks.
Higher iron stores in the body may increase risk for gestational diabetes.
The Handoff is a weekly roundup of endocrinology news covering various developments in subspecialties, as well as pharmaceutical industry, association, and society news.
In breast cancer patients taking aromatase inhibitors, vaginal testosterone cream and an estradiol vaginal ring are both safe and effective for treating urogenital symptoms.
Patients with metabolically healthy obesity are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
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