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Welcome to AACE podcasts! Tune in as we elevate clinical endocrinology by taking deep dives into trends and topics that can help us improve our patient care and global health. Created by clinical endocrine experts for healthcare professionals. Topics include thyroid, diabetes, obesity, adrenal, and more. Find the latest episodes on AACE.com/podcasts. Copyright American Association of Clinical Endocrinology.
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75: AACE Journey for Patients With Obesity - Patient Perspective
4w ago00:30:14Summary readyJoin endocrinologist Elizabeth Bauer, MD, FACP, FACE, DABOM, as she speaks with Michelle about her experience living with obesity, including the challenges, stigma, and turning points that shaped her path. Together, they explore the AACE Journey for Patients With Obesity, as Michelle shares which parts she found most helpful for understanding obesity as a chronic disease and navigating next steps. Don’t miss this inspiring discussion, brought to you with the support of Boehringer-Ingelheim, Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Amgen.
SummaryEpisode 74: 2026 AACE Algorithm for Management of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Key Updates and Clinical Insights
Apr 1400:35:45Summary readyJoin endocrine expert Vin Tangpricha, MD, PhD, as he moderates a discussion with members of the task force behind the updated 2026 AACE Consensus Statement: Algorithm for the Management of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. AACE Past President and Chair Susan L. Samson, MD, PhD, FRCPC, FACE, is joined by Vice Chair Priyathama Vellanki, MD, along with Lawrence Blonde, MD, FACP, MACE, and Irl B. Hirsch, MD, MACP, to discuss key changes. Together, they explore how the new algorithm supports more individualized, complications-focused care and provides practical guidance clinicians can apply in everyday practice.
SummaryEpisode 73: Understanding Hypophosphatemia: Recognition, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Dec 1100:24:38Summary readyJoin Dr. Steven Petak, Past President of AACE and ISCD and former Chief of Endocrinology at Houston Methodist Hospital, as he leads an in-depth conversation on Hypophosphatemia with Dr. Laila Tabatabai, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell and metabolic bone specialist at Houston Methodist, and Dr. Basma Abdulhadi, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and head of bone densitometry. Together, they discuss how to distinguish Hypophosphatemia from osteoporosis and osteomalacia, recognize key symptoms across ages, and apply a focused diagnostic workup. The discussion also highlights FGF23-mediated disorders, XLH, and current treatment approaches including burosumab, reinforcing a key reminder for clinicians to check phosphate levels to help prevent missed diagnoses. This episode is made possible through a sponsorship from Kyowa Kirin.Kyowa Kirin was not involved in the content of the podcast.
SummaryEpisode 72: Recognizing non-neoplastic hypercortisolism
Dec 500:20:42Summary readyJoin Dr. Bahar Force, Endocrinologist, Medical Director of the Pituitary Center, and Associate Program Director of the Endocrinology Fellowship Program at Baylor College of Medicine, as she speaks with leading experts Dr. James Findling, Clinical Professor of Endocrinology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and Dr. Ty Carroll, Visiting Professor of Endocrinology and Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Wisconsin Madison, for a clinician-focused conversation on non-neoplastic hypercortisolism. Together, they discuss how common conditions can lead to cortisol elevations that resemble Cushing syndrome, the clinical patterns that raise concern for neoplastic hypercortisolism, and the growing role of the Desmopressin Stimulation Test in helping distinguish between the two. The episode also highlights emerging research, including insights from the Catalyst study and the potential role of cortisol-directed therapy.
SummaryEpisode 71: 2025 Algorithm for the Evaluation and Treatment of Adults with Obesity/Adiposity-Based Chronic Disease Overview
Nov 500:28:22Summary readyJoin endocrine expert Dr. David Lieb as he moderates a discussion with Dr. Karl Nadolsky, Chair of the AACE Obesity Algorithm, and Dr. Timothy Garvey, Vice Chair, as they review the 2025 AACE Algorithm for the Evaluation and Treatment of Adults with Obesity/Adiposity-Based Chronic Disease and highlight key updates since 2016. The experts discuss advances in pharmacotherapy, the evolution of complication-centric and person-centered care, and strategies to reduce weight bias in clinical practice. They also share guidance on individualizing therapy and look ahead to the future of obesity medications as new treatments emerge.
SummaryEpisode 70: 2025 Algorithm for Management of Adults with Dyslipidemia Update Overview
Oct 2000:26:48Summary readyJoin endocrine expert Dr. David Lieb as he moderates a discussion with Dr. Shailendra Patel, Chair of the 2025 AACE Dyslipidemia Algorithm; Dr. Maria Belalcazar, Vice Chair; and Dr. Robert Hegele, Author and Representative of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society, about the 2025 Updated Algorithm for Management of Adults with Dyslipidemia.This episode covers:The rationale behind updating the algorithm and how it aligns with the 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Pharmacologic Management of Adults with DyslipidemiaKey updates from the 2020 algorithm, including expanded guidance on hypertriglyceridemia and lipid management in special populationsPractical strategies for integrating the algorithm into everyday clinical practice and medical education with an emphasis on patient-centered care, shared decision making, and health equityEmerging therapies on the horizon and priority areas for future research Tune in to hear expert insights on how this updated, evidence-based resource can support better clinical decision making and improve patient outcomes.
SummaryEpisode 69: Expanding Access to Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Medicare Patients Receiving Specialty Diabetes Care: A Quality Improvement Project
Oct 1700:22:25Summary readyJoin Dr. Cecilia Lansang, Associate Editor of Endocrine Practice, Professor of Medicine, and Director of Endocrinology at Cleveland Clinic, as she speaks with Dr. Kristen Flint, Interim Director of Quality and Safety for Endocrinology at Massachusetts General Hospital, Attending Endocrinologist at MGH, and Instructor at Harvard Medical School, about her team’s quality improvement project, “Expanding Access to Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Medicare Patients Receiving Specialty Diabetes Care.” This episode covers:Strategies for implementing quality improvement interventions in a large academic diabetes specialty clinicKey interventions that increased CGM utilization, including targeted provider education, workflow optimization, and patient outreachLessons for advancing equitable implementation and sustaining quality improvement over time Tune in for practical insights on bridging policy changes and clinical practice to improve CGM access for Medicare patients. Read the full article in the August 2025 issue of Endocrine Practice here.
SummaryEpisode 68: Impulse Control Disorders in Patients with Hyperprolactinemia on Dopamine Agonist Therapy
Sep 2900:28:43Summary readyJoin Elizabeth M. Bauer, MD, FACP, FACE, Dipl ABOM, as she interviews Nicholas A. Tritos, MD, DSc, Professor of Clinical Medicine at Harvard Medical School and faculty of the Neuroendocrine Unit/Neuroendocrine and Pituitary Tumor Clinical Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, about his Endocrine Practice article, Impulse Control Disorders in Patients with Hyperprolactinemia on Dopamine Agonist Therapy – How Concerned Should We Be? The conversation explores the prevalence and risk factors for impulse control disorders, underlying biological mechanisms, clinical screening strategies, and approaches to patient counseling and management. Read the full article in the July 2025 issue of Endocrine Practice here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eprac.2025.04.018
SummaryEpisode 67: Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Screening and Treatment Updates
Sep 2900:50:35Summary readyJoin leading experts Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, MD, FAASM, Medical Director of Sleep Medicine at Millennium Physician Group and President Elect for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; Inderpreet K. Madahar, MD, MBBS, Assistant Professor of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Corewell Health; and Sarah Nadeem, MD, FACE, Assistant Professor, Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, as they discuss the complex relationship between obstructive and central sleep apnea and metabolic disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.Key topics include:Who should be screened for sleep apnea and the recommended screening toolsFirst-line and adjunctive therapies for managementThe evolving role of multidisciplinary careHow clinical practice is shifting with the recent FDA label expansion of tirzepatide (Zepbound®)When tirzepatide may be considered alongside or in place of CPAP, APAP, and BiPAP therapiesTune in for practical insights to better identify, manage, and support patients at risk. This episode is made possible through a sponsorship from Lilly.
SummaryEpisode 66: Bone Health Optimization with Food and Fitness
Jul 1600:50:13Summary readyJoin Dr. Laila Tabatabai, Chair of the AACE Bone and Parathyroid Disease State Network, for an expert-led discussion on how nutrition and exercise support bone health. She is joined by Dr. Deborah Sellmeyer, an internationally recognized endocrine expert in metabolic bone disease at Stanford University, and Rebekah Rotstein, founder of the Buff Bones® exercise system. Together, they explore:How much calcium and vitamin D are needed for bone healthThe benefits of weight-bearing, resistance, balance, and impact exercisesSupplements that support bone health, including vitamin K, magnesium, boron, and strontium, along with the potential benefits of prunesThe growing role of muscle strength, sarcopenia, and protein in osteoporosis care Whether you are a clinician or someone managing osteoporosis, this episode offers practical, evidence-based insights to help guide informed decisions.
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