Here are today's highlights from the AACE Annual Meeting & Clinical Congress in Boston:
New Research Indicates a Massive Underdiagnosis of Obesity when Using Body Mass Index (BMI)
A retrospective analysis of 1,234 Americans indicated a substantial underdiagnosis of obesity when Body Mass Index (BMI) was used compared to the Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scan.
Endocrine Intervention in Surgical Patients with Diabetes Leads to Shorter Hospital Stays, Reduced Costs
New research released today indicates that endocrine intervention in surgical patients with diabetes and dysglycemia (abnormal blood sugar) accounted for shorter hospital stays and a decrease in the expense of treating these patients.
New Data Questions Whether Diabetes Is Really "Cured" by Gastric Bypass Surgery
A new case study cautioned against promoting gastric bypass surgery as a "cure" for diabetes at the AACE 19th Annual Meeting & Clinical Congress in Boston today. The study cited that normal hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) and fasting blood glucose (FBG) were insufficient criteria for such a determination.
American College of Endocrinology (ACE) and Lilly Diabetes Create Free Checklist to Help Diabetes Patients Prepare Before Disaster Strikes
Disasters can strike at a moment's notice, often with little or no warning. Diabetes patients are much more susceptible to illness in these types of situations. Early preparation is essential. That is why the American College of Endocrinology (ACE) and Lilly Diabetes have created the "Power of Prevention: Diabetes Disaster Plan."
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists to Focus on POEMs in Clinical Practice Guideline Development