Endocrinology

June 26, 2021

For many underserved type 1 diabetes patients the ability to seek specialist care is out of reach for a variety of reasons. One program discussed at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association seeks to change that by empowering primary care providers through education to provide much-needed specialist care to those patients.

August 28, 2020

Type 1 diabetes treatment has improved dramatically over the years. A new study examines the efficacy of a closed loop system.

June 19, 2020

Breastfeeding has many benefits and a new report indicates that it could helpful in reducing body mass index (BMI) in newborns at greater genetic risk for overweight and obesity.

June 09, 2020

A recent Danish study examines the connection between body mass index (BMI) and the risk of developing hidradenitis suppurativa in adulthood.

May 20, 2020

For Contemporary Pediatrics, Dr Bobby Lazarra discusses a survey study published in JAMA Pediatrics that looks at the prevalence of prediabetes in the pediatric population of the United States. 

April 15, 2020

A new study connects an asthma diagnosis to type 1 diabetes (T1D) development later in life but also shows that the opposite may not be true.

February 06, 2020

A study of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels that compared levels in normal-weight and obese middle schoolers found that overall distribution of HbA1c was similar in the 2 groups and that the adult-defined cutoff was seen in 2% of normal-weight youth.

December 31, 2019

Clinicians may be able to identify patients at the highest risk of developing type 1 diabetes with a simple saliva test.

August 15, 2019

Thyroid disorders present with overt symptoms or insidiously with few signs of disease. Here’s how pediatricians can identify and effectively treat children with thyroid disease or refer patients for further evaluation.

July 30, 2019

Poorer educational outcomes may need to be added to the list of the potential outcomes for children who have type 1 diabetes.