
Hosted by Saif Borgan M.D. · EN
This Endocrine Review Course is hosted by Dr. Saif Borgan (Cleveland Clinic trained board certified endocrinologist in the United States) and Dr Kristen Lee (Endocrine Fellow at Northwestern University). This is the first free (Board-focused) Endocrinology Review podcast made for practicing-endocrinologists, fellows-in-training and advance practice providers, wishing to ACE their endocrinology Boards or Just advance their knowledge in the field. Each short episode is designed to deliver high yield endocrinology knowledge in a specific focus area based on the exam curriculum of the American Board of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology Certification Exam.

Send us Fan MailEndocrine Review Course Episode 17 Learning Objectives: - Describe the physiological mechanism counter regulating insulin induced hypoglycemia. - Describe 3 levels of hypoglycemia severity - Be aware of the recommendations published by the Endocrine Society on management of individuals at high risk for hypoglycemiaSupport the show

Send us a textEndocrine Review Course Episode 16 Learning Objectives: - Describe the differences between regular insulin and regular insulin analogs- Describe the difference in pharmaco-kinetics between concentrated U-500 regular insulin and U-100 regular insulin - List the clinical benefits of using concentrated insulin in specific populations Support the show

Send us a textEndocrine Review Course Episode 15 Learning Objectives: - Be aware of patient selection factors for pancreatic transplant alone (PTA) and simultaneous kidney pancreas transplant (SKPT)- Be aware of the rejection rates for SKPT and PTA Support the show

Send us a textEndocrine Review Course Episode 14 Learning Objectives: - Explain the typical presentation of Necrobiosis Lipidoica- Suspect Lipodystrophy as a cause of sudden onset erratic glycemic control in a previously well controlled patient with Diabetes - Identify an atypical presentation of Acanthosis Nigricans Support the show

Send us a textEndocrine Review Course Episode 13 Learning Objectives:- Describe the typical presentation of diabetic distal symmetric sensory polyneuropathy. - Be familiar with screening recommendations for Neuropathy in patients with Type 1 and type 2 Diabetes.- List other causes of Neuropathy - Know FDA approved and off-label treatments of Diabteic Neuropathy Support the show

Send us a textEndocrine Review Course Episode 12 Learning objectives: Discuss the Pathophysiology of Diabetic RetinopathyDiscuss how to optimize risk factors in order to prevent or delay Diabetic Retinopathy List the three main procedures used to treat Diabetic Retinopathy Support the show

Send us a textEndocrine Review Course Episode 11 Learning Objectives: Describe screening for diabetic nephropathy in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes Identify patients who do not fit the typical diabetic nephropathy phenotype and refer them for further testing List the management strategies for patients with diabetic nephropathy Errata: Potassium check 1 month after starting Finerenone Support the show

Send us a textEndocrine Review Course Episode 10 Learning Objectives: Describe the physiological changes in glucose metabolism in pregnancyDescribe the differences between the one step and two step approaches to screening in gestational diabetes Describe the hypoglycemic targets in gestational diabetes and their impact on perinatal outcomes List the goals of preconception counseling in patients with diabetes who are contemplating pregnancy. Support the show

Send us a textEndocrine Review Course Episode 9 Learning Objectives: Know the prevalence, screening age and treatment for CFRD and Post transplant diabetes. Support the show

Send us a textEndocrine Review Course Learning Objectives: Define autoimmune diabetesDescribe the stages of progression of autoimmune diabetesKnow about treatment used to delay the onset of type 1 diabetesSupport the show