Most Genetic Diabetes Misdiagnosed
The vast majority of monogenic diabetes is misdiagnosed as either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, leading to poor disease management. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - July 11, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Obesity as a Disease? 'It's Academic'
Now that the American Medical Association has declared obesity a disease, clinicians can move on from that debate and focus on the best management of their obese patients, says Dr. Steven Smith. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - July 1, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Type 2 Diabetes in the Hospital: Glucose Management
Dr. Kathleen Dungan talks with Dr. Anne Peters about key issues in managing type 2 diabetes patients who are hospitalized and then transitioned back to outpatient care. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - June 28, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Transplant Options for Patients With Type 1 Diabetes
Outcomes in whole-pancreas transplants continue to improve, as investigators study less invasive islet transplants. Dr. Michael Rickels discusses the latest developments with Dr. Anne Peters. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - June 28, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Beta Cells: 'Where It All Begins'
How does dietary fat affect beta cell function in diabetes patients? Dr. Raghu Mirmira talks to Dr. Anne Peters about the research presented at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - June 26, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

AACE Algorithm Offers New Guidance on Managing T2DM
Dr. Anne Peters reviews the latest algorithm from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists for treating type 2 diabetes. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - May 31, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Many Studies Have 'Elementary Statistical Errors'
Can the clinician and the statistician be friends? Andrew Vickers argues that they must work together more closely in order to conduct reliable, useful research that improves patient care. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - May 23, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Starting Dialysis; Does the Patient Have to Be Very Sick?
Jeffrey Berns discusses the KDIGO recommendations for starting dialysis and talks about his discomfort with waiting until patients are very sick. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - May 15, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Cortisol Metabolism in Critical Illness: An Analysis
Andrew Shorr, MD, MPH, discusses a recent study looking at low corticotropin levels in critically ill patients. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - May 14, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring
With clinical support, having patients monitor their own blood pressure is an effective means to control hypertension. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - May 6, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Treating Hypertension: Basics and Beyond
Ileana Pina talks to Michael Weber, who provides some essential guidance on the treatment of hypertension in all phases. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - April 24, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts