Primary Care Updates in Endocrinology

Diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis: as a primary care doctor, you see them all in your practice. Primary care physicians are uniquely positioned to partner with their patients, endocrinologists, diabetes educators, surgeons, bariatric endocrinologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide a higher level of care. The EndocrineWeb Primary Care Updates center is a reliable resource to help you stay current on matters related to the clinical practice of endocrine disorders.

Featured Videos

Osteoporosis: Screening and Assessment

Primary care physicians understand the importance of osteoporosis screening for post-menopausal patients after age 65, and men after age 70. However, what tools are available for screening and how should results be interpreted?

Type 1 Diabetes in Adults: How Can the PCP Reinforce Diabetes Management?

Watch this video roundtable discussion of how the pediatrician can reinforce diabetes management in the type 1 diabetes adult. Tips from diabetes experts and a PCP.

Diabetes Transition Care: Why Is It Important? How Can the Pediatrician Help?

How can you help your patients easily transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care? Why is transition care important in diabetes? A panel of experts discusses in this video roundtable.

Guidelines and Resources

December 22, 2017

Risk for Liver Disease Doubles in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Written by: Katie Estes PhD

November 21, 2017

Selection and Timing of Assay Enhances Post-Surgery Thyroid Cancer Care

Written by: Kerri Wachter

November 07, 2017

Inconsistent Pediatric Thyroid Lab Ranges Challenge Treatment Decisions

Written by: Megan Garlapow PhD

November 06, 2017

New Thinking Suggests Extending Medication Therapy for Pediatric Thyroid Diseases

Written by: Kathleen Doheny

November 03, 2017

Similarities in Autoimmune Onset of Diabetes Revealed in Thyroid Disease

Written by: Kathleen Doheny

October 20, 2017

Better Survival for Papillary Thyroid Cancer Found with Newest Criteria

Written by: Kerri Wachter

September 01, 2017

ADA Issues Position Statement to Manage Diabetes and Hypertension

Written by: Kathleen Doheny

February 19, 2017

Factors Predicting Relapse of Graves’ Disease

Written by: Laurie Saloman

September 14, 2016

ATA Guidelines Updated for Managing Hyperthyroidism

Written by: Elise Eller PhD