Diabetes & Endocrinology

Research and innovation from the experts in diabetes and endocrinology at Vanderbilt Health

Latest in Diabetes & Endocrinology

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Portal Opens Access to Diabetes Self-Management

Optimizing communication portals for patients can empower them to take charge of their diabetes management.
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Study Challenges Assumptions in Type 2 Diabetes

Granular study on glycemic control in T2DM finds correlation with metabolic response.
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Popular Endocrinology Podcast Marks 5-year Run

National podcast for endocrinologists hosted by Vanderbilt physician approaches five-year milestone.

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Catch T1D Early to Treat and Mitigate

VUMC works to identify patients in the earliest stages of T1D in order to provide treatment that can delay onset of symptoms.

Finally, A Drug Offers Hope for Hypothalamic Obesity

Most patients reduced BMI by five percent or more on the new option.

Hormones Deployed to Support Surgical Weight Loss

SADI-S offers benefits for patients with obesity and diabetes compared to traditional methods for bariatric surgery.
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Role of Exocrine Pancreas Explored in Diabetes

Researchers are examining both healthy and diabetic tissues to characterize changes based on aging, BMI differences and other factors.
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Pancreatic Patient Navigator Finds Shorter Routes to Treatment

Nurse-navigator efforts streamline testing, treatment and support beginning with the patient’s initial visit.
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Inflammation Factors in Obesity and Kidney Injury

Studies connect receptor pathways to macrophages and inflammation in both obesity and kidney fibrosis.