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Dr Linda Siminerio, a leading expert in diabetes education and healthcare delivery, shares insights from her distinguished career. Inspired by her father’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis, she has dedicated her work to improving patient education and care models. She emphasizes the importance of a team-based approach and staying ahead of technological advancements. With AI and machine learning already influencing diabetes management, she urges healthcare providers to adapt and engage with these innovations. Through her contributions, Dr Siminerio continues to shape the future of diabetes care, ensuring that patients receive the education and support they need.
Diabetes is a chronic disease associated with both acute and chronic complications. Many advances have been introduced throughout history to address these problems. While each clinical breakthrough was welcomed with relief and the expectation that a solution had been discovered, ...
This systematic review and meta-analysis investigate the efficacy of teprotumumab, a novel monoclonal antibody, in reducing proptosis for patients with long-duration thyroid eye disease (TED). While teprotumumab has shown promise in treating active TED, its effectiveness in chronic cases remained ...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial, multifaceted syndrome that affects women across all ages from adolescence to post-menopause. It is reported to be the most common endocrinopathy in women of the reproductive age group.1 The nature of this syndrome ...
‘Closed-loop’ systems mark a significant advancement in managing type 1 diabetes. These systems which continuously monitor glucose levels and automatically deliver insulin through a pump, help many individuals with type 1 diabetes maintain optimal glucose levels with greater ease. In this episode, we explore the progress, challenges and impact of these innovative technologies with Endocrinology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Dr Diana Isaacs, and highlight their future potential.
Despite the increasing body of knowledge of treatment strategies for diabetes, many patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are still in a persistent state of poor glycaemia.1,2 In clinical practice, achieving optimal glycaemic targets is challenging; the reasons are ...
During more than 30 years of clinical practice as a gynaecologist, I have observed that very few novel medications have had a significant impact in the field of women’s health. There have been additions to selective oestrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), ...
Worldwide prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is steadily increasing due to rising levels of obesity over the past 40 years caused by sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits. Diabetes now ranks ninth among the top ten causes of death ...
Short stature affects 2.5% of children and is one of the most common reasons for consulting a growth specialist during childhood.1 Normal height is a polygenic trait and derives from the interaction of several factors. It is known that height is ...
Identifying the type of diabetes correctly can be difficult, especially in adults, because of the heterogeneity in the clinical presentation. However, it is important to accurately diagnose the type of diabetes for its clinical, prognostic, therapeutic and psychosocial implications. The ...
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines older adults as people aged 65 years or older.1 Today, older adults with diabetes mellitus (DM) are a growing population, with 33% of older adults meeting the criteria for DM.2 The risk of DM-related complications is ...
This opinion piece introduces a novel concept termed as “wellness endocrinology”. Wellness endocrinology can be defined as the discipline which utilizes knowledge of endocrine physiology and pharmacology to ensure optimal biopsychosocial health for the population at large. The authors describe ...
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that 463 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, 90% of whom have type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and expects the total healthcare expenditure on diabetes to reach US$ 845 billion by 2045 from US$ 760 billion in 2019.1 People with ...
The prevalence of obesity has increased exponentially across the world, nearly doubling in the span of a decade.1 This is primarily attributed to lifestyle shifts, including diets dominated by hydrogenated fat and animal products, carbohydrate excess and increasingly sedentary lifestyles. ...
The diabetes pandemic affects millions of individuals throughout the world; the prevalence, especially of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), is increasing and shows no signs of abating. According to the International Diabetes Federation, the number of adults living with diabetes (...
The prevalence of diabetes is on the rise globally, and with one in two adults remaining undiagnosed,1 there is an urgency to broaden our services to include community partnerships. Extreme poverty is often found in remote areas where people are ...
Obesity, defined as the presence of excess body fat, is a major public health problem which appears to have become endemic to the human race.1 Owing to its multifactorial etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations and comorbidities, the management of obesity can be ...
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