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Endocrine Society Celebrates Special Diabetes Program Extension

The Endocrine Society applauds Congress for approving the first funding increase for the Special Diabetes Program in two decades. The U.S. Senate voted Friday March 8 to extend the program, which supports both diabetes care and research into type 1 diabetes, until the end of 2024. This is part of the six-bill package funding several...
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Carol Lange, PhD, Elected 2025-2026 Endocrine Society President

lange-carolphoto453x478 Endocrine Society members elected Carol Lange, PhD, of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minn., as its 2025-2026 president. She will serve as president-elect for a year beginning in June 2024 before becoming President in June 2025. A professor of medicine and molecular pharmacology and therapeutics, Lange also holds the Tickle Family Land Grant Endowed...
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Endocrine Society Supports Federal Legislation Protecting IVF Access

The Endocrine Society is calling for members of Congress to support federal legislation protecting access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). The Access to Family Building Act (S.3612/H.R.7056), proposed by Sens. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Rep. Susan Wild (D-PA), would ensure people can access safe, effective IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies to...
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New Position Statement Focuses on Patient Experience in Diabetes Care

Healthcare providers who treat diabetes need to think beyond the clinical numbers, such as solely focusing on a person’s glucose goals. Taking the patient experience into account can improve the quality of care and facilitate attainment of treatment goals, according to a new position statement published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &...
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Introducing EndoForum, the Endocrine Society’s Rebranded Online Community

After initially launching in 2022 and growing into a thriving community in 2023, the Endocrine Society’s online community in DocMatter is ready to step out into the spotlight with a brand-new name: EndoForum!  Why change the name? EndoForum is more than just the platform it’s on; it is a vibrant and active community of more than 16,000 Endocrine Society...
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Fact Check: Endocrine Society Responds to Republican Debate Misinformation

The statement Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made during Wednesday’s Republican presidential debate contradicts mainstream medical practice and scientific evidence. DeSantis’ comments characterizing gender-affirming care for transgender and gender-diverse youth as child abuse and genital mutilation do not reflect the healthcare landscape. Contrary to widespread misinformation, gender-affirming genital surgery is rarely offered to anyone under the...
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Meet the 2024 Endocrine Society Laureates

On August 14, the Endocrine Society announced the 14 leading endocrinologists as winners of its prestigious 2024 Laureate Awards, the top honors in the field. These professionals have achieved breakthroughs in scientific discoveries and clinical care benefiting people with hundreds of conditions, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, hormone-related cancers, growth problems, osteoporosis, and infertility. Established...