Endocrine Society for Patients

07/01/2023

Calcium is an important mineral that helps your body build and maintain bone strength, help nerves work properly and a multitude of other functions. In up to 30% of patients with advanced stage cancer, a condition called hypercalcemia—high blood calcium—can occur and is typically referred to as hypercalcemia of malignancy. Our latest patient resource explores this disorder and is based on the latest science via our new clinical practice guideline.

Explore Hypercalcemia of Malignancy:

People with high blood calcium, also called hypercalcemia, have above-normal levels of calcium in their blood. Certain types of cancer can also cause high blood calcium. This usually occurs late in the course of the cancer and is referred to as hypercalcemia of malignancy (HCM).

06/01/2023

There is zero clinically relevant difference between insulin and biosimilar insulin! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ensures its safety and efficacy through their rigorous approval process. Discover how biosimilar insulin could be right for you: https://bit.ly/3UVHwBn

Need a cheat sheet to understand biosimilar insulin? We have a downloadable PDF that contains all the information in one place: https://bit.ly/3j6RXni

Insulin is a vital medication for those with diabetes that is often in the news due to its unaffordablility. Biosimilar insulin provides patients with another option whose safety and efficacy is ensured by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the potential to drive down costs. Learn more about...

03/01/2023

An overly active thyroid can lead to health problems like rapid or irregular heartbeat, congestive heart failure and even osteoporosis. Stay on top of the signs and symptoms with our science-backed patient resource:

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive and produces too much thyroid hormone. If left untreated, hyperthyroidism can lead to other health problems. Learn more about hyperthyroidism, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

31/12/2022

It’s that time of the year again when we take stock of our lives and make goals for the upcoming year. What’s your new year’s resolution? Ours is to keep creating the expert-reviewed content that you rely on to learn about hormone health.

Check out our endocrine library, which covers everything from bone to disease to diabetes to women’s health.

Discover the endocrine library:

Our library provides endocrine-related patient guides, Q&A fact sheets, and tracking logs. Our goal is to translate complex hormone health information into simplified educational snapshots that support your wellness journey.

27/12/2022

Get a head start on your health in the new year by searching for an endocrinologist with our Find an Endocrinologist physician referral directory and get results based on specialty, ZIP code, mile radius, state, or country.

Learn more:

Our physician referral directory is comprised of over 6,500 clinician members of the Endocrine Society, the largest organization of endocrinologists in the world. Find an endocrinologist today to ensure that you are on the path to health with the right medical care.

21/12/2022

Hypercalcemia or high amounts of calcium in the blood does not often cause symptoms but can lead to issues over time including osteoporosis, bone fractures, and kidney stones. This condition can occur in up to 30% of patients with existing cancers and is referred to as hypercalcemia of malignancy.

Check out our Hypercalcemia of Malignancy patient resource to learn about the different causes as well as treatment options for this condition:

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20/12/2022

How much do you know about biosimilar insulin? Biosimilar insulin provides patients with a safe and equally effective alternative to brand-name insulin.

Its safety and efficacy are ensured by the US Food and Drug Administration with the potential to drive down costs

Learn more about the science behind biosimilar insulin:

Insulin is a vital medication for those with diabetes that is often in the news due to its unaffordability. Biosimilar insulin provides patients with another...

16/12/2022

Thyroid cancer is the fastest growing cancer in the United States in both men and women, with over 62,000 new cases diagnosed every year. It occurs when thyroid nodules become cancerous.

Learn about risk factors that may put you at risk for developing it and the various types of thyroid cancer:

Many people have nodules on the thyroid, and over 90% of those nodules are not cancerous. However, when they are cancerous, they need to be treated to protect thyroid function and prevent the cancer from spreading.

14/12/2022

With over 500 volunteers and 65 local partners, we were able to promote health equity and improve patient outcomes by providing free endocrine care through our EndoCares program. Check back with us in early 2023 to find out if we will be coming to your city!

Learn more about the program: https://bit.ly/3JyQ62F

“In 2022, EndoCares focused on diabetes, obesity, and hypertension, three diseases that disproportionately affect minority groups and the economically disadvantaged. Working with our partners, we were able to provide access to health screenings, education, vaccinations, and, most importantly, follow-up medical care to hundreds of people in Atlanta, Baltimore, Phoenix, and Seattle.” — Rob Lash, MD

EndoCares® is an outreach initiative, bringing leading medical experts directly to communities that need it most. Our health service days are hosted by Society member clinicians in select cities each year with the express purpose of building health equity for diverse communities.

12/12/2022

Hormone Holiday Tips

Maintain your hormone balance during the holidays with Dr. Ehrhardt’s tips and tricks to making healthy choices during this time of year.

Check out our Ask the Expert article: http://bit.ly/3TZ7Gl8

With the holidays in full swing, Nicole Ehrhardt, MD offers tips and tricks to maintain hormone balance. Check out our Ask the Expert article: http://bit.ly/3TZ7Gl8

“In addition to moderation of food and alcohol, ensuring you get enough sleep and physical activity will help you maintain balance during the holiday. Sleep deprivation can lead to weight gain, so it is important to practice good sleep hygiene, avoid screen time 1-2 hours before bed, avoid staying up too late and try to aim for at least 7-8 hours of sleep at night.” — Nicole Ehrhardt, MD

10/12/2022

It is important to know the early and late endocrine symptoms that may develop and possible effects following cancer treatment in childhood cancer survivors. Growth failure, growth hormones deficiency, delayed puberty, TSH deficiency, ACTH deficiency are some conditions that cancer survivors might face.

Check out our infographic that explains complications of cancer treatment survivors:

The care of individuals who survived cancer, including children, adolescents and young adults is complex, and many patients should be cared for by endocrinologists and other physicians are familiar with important aspects of this care.

07/12/2022

Roma Gianchandani, MD is here to make sure you have the information you need to understand the Endocrine Society’s recently updated clinical practice guideline for hypoglycemia.

Explore considerations of hypoglycemia with our Ask the Expert: https://bit.ly/3UCOb1Z

“If patients have repeated episodes of hypoglycemia, the body stops recognizing this event and its response to hypoglycemia is blunted. A person is unable to tell that their glucose is low. This leads to a severe episode of hypoglycemia in which a person needs assistance from others to overcome the low glucose episode by glucagon, EMS, emergency room visit, etc.” — Roma Gianchandani, MD

04/12/2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration created a pathway for “generic” versions of insulin to be created called biosimilar insulin. These biosimilars possess a similar structure to normal insulin. With the opportunity for biosimilar insulin to come to market, this change can potentially lead to lower insulin prices.

Check out our PDF about biosimilar insulin:

Insulin is a vital medication for those with diabetes that is often in the news due to its unaffordablility. Biosimilar insulin provides patients with another option whose safety and efficacy is ensured by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the potential to drive down costs. Learn more about...

02/12/2022

Adrenocortical Carcinoma (ACC) represents 4% of all adrenal tumors treated by endocrinologists. A functioning ACC tumor often makes too much of hormones cortisol, aldosterone, testosterone, or estrogen.

Learn how to navigate ACC with our infographic:

Adrenocortical Carcinoma or ACC is a malignant, or cancerous, tumor that starts in the adrenal glands. ACC may produce any hormone that is made by the cortex adrenal glands. Learn More!

30/11/2022

November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Find a diabetes specialist in our Find an Endocrinologist physician referral directory to get there care you need. You can search for an endocrinologist based on specialty, ZIP code, mile radius, state, or country. https://bit.ly/3AvH8zM

Our physician referral directory is comprised of over 6,500 clinician members of the Endocrine Society, the largest organization of endocrinologists in the world. Find an endocrinologist today to ensure that you are on the path to health with the right medical care.

26/11/2022

EndoCares Baltimore welcomed 150 community members who were screened for diabetes, bone density, vision issues, and more! In addition to free healthcare, our team provided cooking and dance demonstrations for attendees.

We are grateful for the volunteers, University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, New Shiloh Baptist Church, and our sponsors Eli Lilly and Company, Viatris, and Beyond Type 1 who supported the successful event.

Learn more about EndoCares: http://bit.ly/3JyQ62F

24/11/2022

With the holidays in full swing, Nicole Ehrhardt, MD offers tips and tricks to maintain hormone balance. Check out our Ask the Expert article: http://bit.ly/3TZ7Gl8

“In addition to moderation of food and alcohol, ensuring you get enough sleep and physical activity will help you maintain balance during the holiday. Sleep deprivation can lead to weight gain, so it is important to practice good sleep hygiene, avoid screen time 1-2 hours before bed, avoid staying up too late and try to aim for at least 7-8 hours of sleep at night.” — Nicole Ehrhardt, MD

22/11/2022

Type B insulin resistance is a very rare form of diabetes that can be a life-threatening. Most people who get type B insulin resistance have an underlying autoimmune disorder, most commonly lupus or a closely related disorder.

Check out our resource about this rare condition: http://bit.ly/3UAYYu6

Type B Insulin Resistance is a very rare form of diabetes a and component of an autoimmune disorder. Learn more about causes, symptoms and treatment for type B insulin resistance!