Endocrine Society’s Insulin 2121 Event Kickstarts Diabetes Awareness Month
Author: Mark Newman
Novel obesity treatments such as modulation of the gut microbiome and gene therapy are underutilized and could help fight the obesity epidemic, according to a new manuscript published in Endocrine Reviews. Nearly half of the adults and 20% of children in the U.S. have obesity, yet doctors are under-prescribing effective weight loss medications and many patients are not receiving the treatment they need. The weight stigma that exists in healthcare settings makes...
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin and despite this important milestone, the price of insulin remains too high for those who rely on it. In 2021, the Endocrine Society has been the leading voice in the diabetes community in urging Congress to address this ongoing crisis. While our work on...
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Higher Fasting ‘Hunger Hormone’ Levels from Healthy Diet May Improve Heart Health and Metabolism
‘Green’ Mediterranean diet linked to elevated fasting ghrelin levels Fasting levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin rebound after weight loss and can help reduce belly fat and improve the body’s sensitivity to insulin, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Ghrelin is a stomach-derived hormone that stimulates...
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