Endocrine Abstracts

Diabetes Mellitus is one of the leading causes of morbidity and healthcare costs internationally. Innovations in treatment options however, including insulin analogues, continue to emerge. While insulin therapy may be required for certain patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), it bestows upon them the opportunity for potential harm, namely insulin overdoses, whether accidental or intentional. This case details an intentional ultra-long-acting insulin analogue overdose ...

Background: Turner Syndrome (TS) is a complete or partial loss of the second X chromosome affecting approximately 1:2000 females. Cardiovascular complications in TS include increased risk of congenital cardiac malformations, hypertension, and aortic dissection. The Clinical Practical Guidelines for the Care of Girls and Women with Turner Syndrome (published 2024) guidance suggests using aortic size index (ASI, aortic diameter divided by body surface area) thresholds. The ASI i...