A Clinical Review of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in the Hospital Setting
Approximately 20–34% of hospitalized patients have a diagnosis of diabetes, while many others experience stress hyperglycaemia, both increasing the occurrence of dysglycaemia in the hospital.1 Hyperglycaemia is associated with increased infection rates and higher mortality rates. Conversely, hypoglycaemia can lead to adverse neurological outcomes, prolonged hospital stays, as well as increased mortality.1 In spite of current guidelines […]
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01. A Clinical Review of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in the Hospital Setting
02. Q&A with Dr Elif Akşahin: touchENDOCRINOLOGY Future Leader 2025
03. Shaping the Future of Midlife Health: A Conversation with EMAS President Petra Stute
04. Q&A with Dr Gordon Sloan: touchENDOCRINOLOGY Future Leader 2025
Approximately 20–34% of hospitalized patients have a diagnosis of diabetes, while many others experience stress hyperglycaemia, both increasing the occurrence of dysglycaemia in the hospital.1 Hyperglycaemia is associated with increased infection rates and higher mortality rates. Conversely, hypoglycaemia can lead to ...
Thyroid eye disease (TED), also known as Graves’ orbitopathy, is a complex autoimmune disorder driven by an interplay of immune cells, orbital fibroblasts and tissue remodelling factors that lead to inflammation, oedema and, ultimately, potential vision loss.1 While the disease ...
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We are pleased to present the latest issue of touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology, which offers a timely and thoughtprovoking collection of articles that reflect both the continuity and evolution of diabetes and metabolic disease research. In an era where technology, public ...
Watch experts discuss the risk assessment and management of heart failure in diabetes, with insights into epidemiology, screening and treatment strategies.
Presymptomatic autoimmune type 1 diabetes: Strategies for early screening, monitoring and management
Watch expert speakers discuss recent advances in early autoimmune T1D, with insights into screening and evolving monitoring and management strategies.
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a life-threatening infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).1 Diabetes mellitus is one of the most frequent comorbidities, related to hospitalization due to SARS-CoV-2 infection, as well as a risk factor for disease severity, ...
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Article highlights There is growing clinical importance attributed to the development of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Numerous international groups now advocate screening for advanced fibrosis in people with risk factors, such as ...
Article Highlights Early use of sodium–glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors following myocardial infarction was associated with the following factors: Lower hospitalization for heart failure (odds ratio [OR]: 0.75; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.62–0.90; p=0.002). Similar cardiovascular deaths (OR: 1.04; 95% CI: 0.83–1.30; p=0.76). Similar all-cause mortality (OR: 1.00; 95% ...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy affecting women of reproductive age and is characterized by hyperandrogenism, anovulation and insulin resistance (IR).1 Women with PCOS have a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), dyslipidaemia, hypertension and ...
Very few trials in the history of medical science have altered the treatment landscape as profoundly as the UK Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS). Even 44 years after its inception, the trial and post-study follow-up findings continue to fascinate and enlighten the ...
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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 ...
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Introducing the Editorial Board of touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology, who support our mission to advance medical knowledge and practice by ensuring the integrity, relevance, and impact of the content we publish. Together, we strive to foster a vibrant academic community and contribute to the continuous improvement of healthcare worldwide.
John Doupis
Editor-in-Chief
Diabetes
Biography
Dr John Doupis is a former clinical research fellow of the Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, in Boston, MA, USA and scientific partner in Beth Israel Deaconess Foot Center Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Currently, he is directing the Diabetes Division and Clinical Research Center of Iatriko P. Falirou Medical Center in Athens, Greece. He has served as a principal investigator in many multicentre phase I, II, III and IV clinical trials, most of which have been published in international journals or presented at congresses. He is a registered reviewer and a member of the editorial board for many major diabetes medical journals. He has given numerous lectures in national and international congresses, presenting over 200 abstracts. His special areas of interest are diabetes and its complications, especially obesity, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic foot, as well as the glucose sensing technologies and insulin pumps. In these fields, he has published more than 50 papers in international medical journals, having more than 1,500 citations.
Chantal Mathieu
Editorial Board member
Chantal Mathieu
Editorial Board member
Diabetes
Biography
Prof. Chantal Mathieu is a physician-scientist who has contributed to the field of diabetes and endocrinology through basic and clinical research. Her basic research work focuses on pathogenesis and prevention of type 1 diabetes. Prof. Mathieu’s clinical work involving new products and treatment paradigms in diabetes, such as new insulins, adjunct therapies and diagnosis of gestational diabetes have made her a speaker in international fora. Prof. Mathieu coordinates the European clinical trial network for interventions in type 1 diabetes ‘INNODIA’ and the European project ‘EDENT1FI’ on screening for type 1 diabetes. Prof. Mathieu is president of EASD and vice-president of the European Diabetes Forum.
John Doupis
Editor-in-Chief
Diana Isaacs
Editorial Board member
Diana Isaacs
Editorial Board member
Diabetes
Biography
Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES is the Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Program Coordinator and Endocrinology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at the Cleveland Clinic Diabetes Center. She provides medication management and runs a robust CGM shared medical appointment program. Dr Isaacs is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and holds board certifications in pharmacotherapy, ambulatory care and advanced diabetes management. She has numerous diabetes publications and research projects with a focus on medications, CGM and diabetes technology.
Chantal Mathieu
Editorial Board member
Linda Siminerio
Editorial Board member
Linda Siminerio
Editorial Board member
Diabetes
Biography
Linda Siminerio, RN, PhD is Emeritus Professor of Medicine and Professor of Nursing, Health and Community Systems at the University of Pittsburgh. She has led a career in diabetes research and education. An internationally recognized expert on self-management education and health care delivery models in both pediatric and adult populations, she serves as the Principal Investigator on many studies related to diabetes treatment.
Dr Siminerio has authored numerous publications and served as editor on several diabetes journals. She was President of Health Care and Education, American Diabetes Association and Senior Vice President, International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Past-Chair of the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP). In these positions, she has organized and led national and international efforts on the development of programs, standards and care models directed toward health professionals, patients and the community.
Dr Siminerio served as organizing chair for the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) World Diabetes Congress and IDF translation research program, Building Research in Diabetes Global Environments and Systems (BRIDGES).
Diana Isaacs
Editorial Board member
John Doupis
Editor-in-Chief
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