One of world’s most prestigious endocrinology conferences comes to Austin!

Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology was excited about one the world’s largest endocrinology conferences being in Austin this year. The Annual Scientific & Clinical Congress of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists was held in Downtown Austin between May 3rd and 7th. This is a world-renowned meeting which highlights the latest technological and medical advances in endocrinology. The program included expert speakers covering the latest developments and workshops presenting cutting-edge research to practitioners from around the world.

The most recent developments in diabetes treatment received extensive coverage at the conference. Dr. Thomas Blevins from Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology presented our clinic’s early experience with the new closed-loop insulin pump system in patients with type 1 diabetes.

In other sessions, attendees learned about recent developments in diabetes care. A special workshop reviewed data from recent studies evaluating the impact of diabetes medications on heart health.

One of the messages was that good sugar level control can have a significant impact on heart health. A study published in Diabetologia, showed that about 2.5% of patients with type 2 diabetes had known heart failure. Further detailed evaluation showed that up to 27.7% of patients had early signs or findings of heart failure. Importantly, by using medications that are known to reduce the risk of heart disease in patients with diabetes we can prevent the development and progression of these early stages of heart problems.

The special session also touched on different diabetes medications and their effects on heart function. The EMPA-REG outcome study which showed a significant reduction in heart disease and stroke-related deaths with the use of empagliflozin was reviewed. Another agent, liraglutide also reduced cardiovascular deaths, and the study that demonstrated this finding was the LEADER study.

The meeting was a major success overall, and it was a great opportunity for Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology providers to show off their city to colleagues from around the world!

Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology is awarded AlUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation

The Ultrasound Practice Accreditation Council of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine is pleased to announce that Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology has been awarded practice accreditation in the area of thyroid ultrasound.

Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology achieved this recognition by meeting rigorous voluntary guidelines set by the diagnostic ultrasound profession. All facets of the practice were assessed, including the training and qualifications of physicians and sonographers; ultrasound equipment maintenance; documentation; storage, and record-keeping practices; policies and procedures to protect patients and staff; quality assurance methods; and the thoroughness, technical quality and interpretation of the sonograms the practice performs.

About the AIUM

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine is a multidisciplinary medical association of more than 9900 physicians, sonographers, and scientists dedicated to advancing the safe and effective use of ultrasound in medicine through professional and public education, research, development of guidelines, and accreditation. Participation in the AlUM’s Ultrasound Practice Accreditation program is available to practices in the following areas of ultrasound: abdominal/general, breast, complete obstetric or trimester-specific obstetric, OB with adjunct detailed fetal anatomic ultrasound, musculoskeletal (diagnostic), musculoskeletal (ultrasound-guided interventional procedures), fetal echocardiography, gynecologic (with or without 3D), dedicated thyroid/parathyroid, urologic, ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia and head and neck. For more information, visit www.aium.org.

Dr. Luis Casaubon Achieves American Board of Internal Medicine Recertification

Congratulations to Dr. Casaubon at our Central Austin office for completing all the required stages, and achieving recertification in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism. All our endocrinologists are board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. In order to maintain board certification, a specialist needs to take a comprehensive exam every ten years, and fulfill rigorous continuing education requirements. Dr. Casaubon successfully passed his recertification exam, and demonstrated completion of continuous education requirements. All our specialists maintain their specialty board certification as a way to demonstrate their commitment to staying up to date on the newest developments in their field for excellent patient care.

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