Endocrinology News and Research Articles

America’s First Biosimilar Insulin: Coming to Your Drugstore

04/01/2016 - The first biosimilar, a less expensive copy of the popular, long-acting brand-name drug Lantus, is set to hit U.S. pharmacy shelves later this year.

Excess Leptin in Obese Pregnant Women May Cause Type 2 Diabetes in Children

03/29/2016 - Having an excess of the hormone leptin while pregnant could be one of the reasons why children born to obese women are at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, cites a new study in the journal Cell Reports.

For Best Thyroid Surgery Results, Pick Doctor With 25-Plus Cases a Year

03/22/2016 - Patients who need to have their thyroid gland removed, due to cancer or other conditions, should seek out a surgeon who performs more than 25 such operations each year, according to new research.

Long-Term Metformin Use Linked with Vitamin B12 Deficiency

03/16/2016 - Long-term use of the popular diabetes drug metformin is linked with vitamin B12 deficiency and anemia, according to new research that solidifies some previous research.

Being Obese Can Lead to Weak Bones

03/14/2016 - A new study published in the journal Metabolism found that obesity and type 2 diabetes led to weakened bones.

Diabetes Treatment May Increase Breast Density

03/11/2016 - Women on insulin tended to have higher breast density, a risk factor for breast cancer, than those on metformin or dietary control.

Exercise Reduces Hot Flashes and Other Menopause Symptoms

03/04/2016 - Leading a sedentary life is linked to more severe hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, according to a new study that surveyed women in Central and South America.

Blood Pressure Medicine May Treat Diabetes, Too

02/18/2016 - The blood pressure-lowering medicine verapamil may also help lower blood sugar levels in those with diabetes, cites new research published in the journal Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice.

Diabetes Diagnosis of the Future: 11 Types?

02/08/2016 - Diabetes researchers propose a new way to classify high blood sugar problems based on 11 factors that threaten insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.

Women's Sleep Problems Up Diabetes Risk

02/05/2016 - Women who have sleep problems such as insomnia have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, finds research in the journal Diabetologia.

Diabetes, Obesity During Pregnancy May Up Autism Risk

02/02/2016 - The risk of autism may increase substantially for children born to mothers with diabetes who are also obese, says new research published in the journal Pediatrics.

A New Gut Bug Threat Menaces the Brain, Kidneys and Heart

02/01/2016 - An artery-damaging compound linked with higher risk for atherosclerosis and heart attacks –trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO)—also increases risk for heart failure, kidney failure and strokes, according to a string of recent research from the Cleveland Clinic.

New Diabetes App Can Predict Danger Hours Ahead

01/28/2016 - Medtronic, maker of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems, has teamed up with IBM and its supercomputer, Watson, to develop an app usable on smart phones that can predict a potential problem hours before it's reality.

Catch-Up Sleep May Help Keep Diabetes at Bay

01/19/2016 - After sleep deprivation, sleeping in can help normalize body's use of insulin, reduce diabetes risk, experts found.

Bariatric Surgery Complications: A Survey Follow Up

01/11/2016 - Gastric bypass surgery for obese individuals can greatly improve a patient’s quality of life and reduce type 2 diabetes symptoms, but the surgery also comes with risks of complications and symptoms.

Magnesium May Reduce Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

12/29/2015 - Taking magnesium may reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer, one of the most deadly cancers, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Cancer.

Hypothyroidism Linked to Flame Retardants

12/23/2015 - Younger women exposed to chemicals called PDBEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers) may be at higher risk of having a sluggish thyroid, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Can Brief Periods of Alcohol Abstinence Really Improve Insulin Resistance?

12/17/2015 - Abstaining from alcohol on a short-term basis improved insulin resistance, according to new research by scientists in the U.K.

Metformin for Protection Against Alzheimer's, Cancer and Heart Disease?

12/07/2015 - Metformin, a drug taken by many with diabetes, may have much greater potential beyond controlling blood sugar, some experts say.

Bariatric Surgery After 60 is Safe, Says Study

12/03/2015 - Weight loss surgery in patients age 60 and over is safe and effective, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity Surgery.

Researchers Coax Leftover Pancreatic Cells to Morph Into Insulin-Producing Cells

11/24/2015 - Using a growth factor produced naturally by the human body – and used in spinal-fusion surgeries – scientists from the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have coaxed “leftover” cells from the pancreas to morph into insulin-producing islet cells.

Viagra Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Those with Prediabetes

11/23/2015 - Viagra, a drug better known for its ability to improve men's erections, can also help improve insulin sensitivity in those who have prediabetes, potentially helping to delay or avoid the onset of type 2 diabetes, according to new research.

Newborn Probiotic Use May Decrease Risk of Type 1 Diabetes

11/19/2015 - Probiotics given to infants during the first month of life can reduce the risk of type 1 diabetes among those genetically predisposed to the condition, new research suggests.

Longer Sleep May Predict Women’s Diabetes Risk

11/12/2015 - Women who increase their sleep by two hours or more a night over time face a 15% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than women who regularly sleep between 7 and 8 hours a night, concludes a recent study in Diabetologia, the journal of the European Association for the study of Diabetes.

Mild Thyroid Disorder Could Hurt Brainpower

11/11/2015 - People younger than 75 with subclinical hypothyroidism are at “significant risk” of cognitive impairment and even dementia, according to a new review of studies published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.