Type 2 Diabetes Medications That Induce Weight Loss
WEBMar 22, 2024 · A weight loss of 5% to 15% can improve obesity-related complications. 1,2. There are approved medications to help treat obesity, including phentermine (Lomaira®), orlistat (Alli®), topiramate (Trokendi XR®), and naltrexone/bupropion (Contrave®). However, these are not indicated to treat type 2 diabetes. 3.
Metformin Use and Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Managing the Risks
WEBApr 17, 2019 · Coexisting factors can affect the absorption of vitamin B 12 in patients with T2DM. Patients who are vegetarian are known to be at risk for low vitamin B 12 levels because of the absence of protein-bound vitamin B 12 in plant-based foods. 1 Additionally, the concomitant use of metformin with proton pump inhibitors and/or H 2-antagonist …
How Do GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Like Ozempic or Mounjaro, Work?
WEBJun 14, 2024 · GLP-1 receptor agonists also bind to the GLP-1 receptors on certain neurons in the brain to decrease hunger and increase satiety. They have been shown to slow gastric emptying within the first hour of eating, resulting in the feeling of being full. Patients who use GLP-1 receptor agonists experience reduced appetite and hunger, lower preference ...
Addison's Disease: New Guideline Details Diagnosis and Treatment
WEBFeb 5, 2016 · The Endocrine Society has issued its first ever clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of primary adrenal insufficiency — a life-threatening endocrine disorder characterized by the insufficient production of glucocorticoids and/or mineralocorticoids by the adrenal cortex. Commonly known as Addison’s disease, …
Oral and Transdermal Estrogen Dose Equivalents
WEBElestrin. Plant derived: Soy, Rapeseed, Pine tree wood. 1 pump (0.87g/d) = 0.0125mg estradiol. 2 pumps (1.7g/d) = 0.0375mg estradiol. Estrogel. Plant derived: Oil seed, Soy, Pine tree wood. No comparison studies done in U.S. Rate of delivery is 35µg/day which is therapeutically equivalent to Climara 50µg/day. 17-β estradiol*.
Hyperthyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis: Diagnosis and Management
WEBFeb 19, 2020 · Hyperthyroidism refers to increased thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion from the thyroid gland, whereas thyrotoxicosis is characterized by the clinical manifestations of inappropriately high thyroid hormone action in tissues. 1 These manifestations result from hormone excess at any level of the hypothalamic-pituitary …
Long-Term Fatigue Is Common After Total Thyroidectomy
WEBNovember 1, 2019. Approximately two-thirds of patients who undergo total thyroidectomy (TT) report new-onset fatigue within the first year after surgery, with only one-third reporting significant improvement over time, according to study results presented at the 89th Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association, held October 30 to ...
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: What Can We Do About Them?
WEBFebruary 16, 2024. Accumulating evidence indicates that chemicals found in myriad settings and materials can exert a significant impact on the endocrine system. These endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have been linked to an increased risk for numerous health issues ranging from infertility to cancer. 1,2.
Acetaminophen Interference With Blood Glucose Readings: What …
WEBJun 12, 2017 · Clinicians managing blood glucose levels in critically ill children should take caution to ensure they are not treating false elevations of blood glucose caused by medication interference, according to research presented at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 77th Scientific Sessions, held June 9-13 in San Diego, California.. …
How Should High Lipoprotein(a) Levels Be Addressed?
WEBOct 29, 2019 · Lp (a) is an independent risk factor for both CV disease and calcific aortic valve stenosis. Serum levels of Lp (a) should be used to determine CV risk linked to Lp (a). HEART UK outlines Lp (a) levels of 32 to 90 nmol/L as being associated with minor risk, 90 to 200 nmol/L associated with moderate risk, 200 to 400 nmol/L associated with high ...