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Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes Have Negative Effects on Brain Function

Obesity negatively affects brain function, particularly in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Best of the 2017 Annual Meeting & Expo of the Endocrine Society

Highlights from the 99th Annual Meeting & Expo of the Endocrine Society.

VIDEO: Clinical Trial Results for Abaloparatide

Lorraine Fitzpatrick, MD, discusses updated results from the ACTIVE phase 3 clinical trial.

New Osteoporosis Treatment Options on the Horizon

Nancy E. Lane, MD, professor of medicine, at the University of California at Davis School of Medicine, discusses results from the phase 3 ACTIVE trial.

Marie McDonnell, MD: New Basal Insulins for Type 2 Diabetes

Marie E. McDonnell, MD, of Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, discusses implementing effective behavior change for patients with diabetes.

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VIDEO: Diabetes Technology: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline

Andrew Ahmann, MD, discusses the Endocrine Society’s new updates on diabetes technology.

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VIDEO: Radioactive Iodine: To Treat or Not To Treat Low-Risk Thyroid Cancer

Megan Haymart, MD, discusses new ATA guidelines for radioactive iodine treatment in thyroid cancer.

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VIDEO: Pearls and Pitfalls of Thyroglobulin Assays

Jonathan LoPresti, MD, PhD, discusses the challenges of taking thyroglobulin measurements at ENDO 2016.

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VIDEO: Double Burden of Diabetes and Infectious Diseases in Developing Countries

Rocio Pereira, MD, discusses the association between diabetes and infectious diseases in developing countries.

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VIDEO: New Changes in Hyperthyroidism Guideline

Douglas Ross, MD, discusses changes in ATA guidelines regarding the treatment of hyperthyroidism.

Slideshows

Insulin Resistance in Adults Infected With HIV

Insulin resistance has been identified as a key driver of CVD and other complications in people living with HIV.

Case Study: Tingling and Numbness After Thyroid Cancer Surgery

A woman who underwent total thyroidectomy with neck dissection experiences headaches, muscle spasms, and cramps.

Case Study: Headaches During Immunotherapy Treatment for Malignant Melanoma

A 56-year-old man with a history of melanoma and a recent diagnosis of hypothyroidism was referred to the emergency department after complaints of significant fatigue and headache.

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The Best Diet for Managing and Preventing Diabetes

Making healthy food choices is key to managing diabetes. Here are the best diets your diabetic patients should consider.

Around the holidays, diet patterns change and larger meals than usual are often consumed.1,3 When there are several food choices, advise patients to keep portion sizes small. “Tell them to just sample each dish, choose their favorites,” said Arévalo, and opt to freeze leftovers for a later date. In addition, having healthier food options on the table like fruits and green vegetables and substituting herbs for added salt can help patients satisfy their appetites and avoid hypertension. Although large meals eaten later in the day may be the main focus, reminding patients to eat breakfast is another strategy to prevent overeating.

How to Help Patients With Diabetes Stay Healthy Around the Holidays

This slideshow lists 5 practical tips to pass along to patients around the holiday season.