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A variety of cases will be presented at ENDO 2019 that will demonstrate how certain endocrine treatments can cause or worsen addictive behaviors. Ashley Grossman, MD, FRCP, discusses how with a little bit of detective work, endocrinologists can understand the underlying circumstances that cause these erratic actions. Ashley Grossman, MD, FRCP, of Oxford University in...
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Glucose monitoring systems can provide information on trends in glucose levels that can be a key in making dosing decisions. Specific to the newest entry, the Endocrine Society has issued a usage guide to make life easier for both clinicians and patients. High-tech options for diabetes management continue to proliferate so quickly that...
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Denying preventive services increases medical costs, jeopardizes public health The Endocrine Society objects to the administration’s decision to severely restrict access to the Title X Family Planning Program, the nation’s only program for affordable birth control and reproductive care. The Title X program is essential in helping ensure that every person — regardless of income,...
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As the government shutdown lingers into its second month, there have been numerous stories in the media about government employees going without their medications, including insulin. To ease some of that burden, three insulin manufacturers — Eli Lilly and Company, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi — are providing outreach to insulin-dependent patients affected by the partial...
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As the prices of newer insulin formulations have soared, there may be a role for older formulations for patients who struggle with the cost. However, patients need education on how to safely and effectively use these cheaper options. The price of insulin has soared to such levels that it could be costing lives. Consider...
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In its inaugural event, the Disrupt Diabetes Design Challenge brought together new perspectives to tackle persistent challenges diabetes with a human-first, design-centric approach. A mechanical engineer is sitting in a conference room at Stanford University. At the table, he is joined by an emergency medicine clinical pharmacist and healthcare designer. Across from them sit two...
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Endocrine Society experts develop new approach to benefit users of different devices Endocrine Society experts have expanded their efforts to develop streamlined methods for continuous glucose monitor (CGM) users to better manage their blood sugar levels. A panel of diabetes experts created a method for users of Abbott FreeStyle Libre CGM systems, which are among...
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As devices become smarter and smarter and improve patient outcomes, they also pose challenges for patient and clinician education. While clinicians ensure all patients are up-to-speed on the new technology, a new threat looms: Keeping data safe. In an early episode of the CBS crime drama Elementary, a man is found dead of an apparent...
