Type 2 Diabetes Medications That Induce Weight Loss
Mar 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.
Sellar Mass - Endocrinology Advisor
Dec 7, 2022 · Sellar masses (SMs) are adenoma bodies that are typically located on or around the pituitary gland, specifically near the sella turcica. 1,2 Sellar masses are known to account for approximately 10% to 15% of all intracranial neoplasms. 3,4 and are responsible for a myriad of visual, neurological, and hormonal deficiencies. 3 Pituitary adenomas ...
How Do GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Like Ozempic or Mounjaro, Work?
Jun 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 ...
How Should High Lipoprotein(a) Levels Be Addressed?
Oct 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 ...
Central Hypothyroidism - Endocrinology Advisor
Nov 17, 2022 · Central hypothyroidism symptoms include 1,2: intolerance to cold and decreased sweating. dry skin and hair. fatigue, drowsiness, and headache. constipation. muscle cramps. changes in sleep and menstrual cycles. unexplained weight gain, along with swelling or puffiness. anxiety, depression, or memory loss.
Long-Term Fatigue Is Common After Total Thyroidectomy
November 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 ...
Toxic Nodular Goiter - Endocrinology Advisor
Dec 7, 2022 · Toxic nodular goiter is a condition wherein one or more growths or nodules occur in the thyroid gland, making excess thyroid hormone which is released into the bloodstream, resulting in hyperthyroidism. Symptoms include intolerance to heat and excessive sweating, tachycardia and palpitations, tremors, unexplained weight loss, increased bowel ...
Oral and Transdermal Estrogen Dose Equivalents
Elestrin. 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*.
Improvements in Insulin Resistance With Semaglutide Primarily a …
Apr 16, 2019 · Treatment with semaglutide, a once-weekly glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog, consistently reduced body weight and insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes, with improvements in insulin resistance being positively associated with weight loss, according to study results published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. ...
Hypocalcemia - Endocrinology Advisor
Nov 17, 2022 · Hypocalcemia occurs when there is too little calcium in the bloodstream. The normal range of calcium is 8.5 to 10.5 mg/dl (4.3 to 5.3 mEq/L or 2.2 to 2.7 mmol/L). 1 This reference range may differ by 0.5 mg/dl depending on the testing laboratory. Hypocalcemia may be fatal if left untreated. 2 Symptoms of hypocalcemia can include muscle weakness ...