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ENDO 2008: The Endocrine Society 90th Annual Meeting

June 15 - 18, 2008; San Francisco, California

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Conference News

Women With Diabetes Receive Less Intensive Treatment for Cardiovascular Risk Factors Than Men

In the DUTY trial, the disparity resulted in poor control of blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose.
Medscape Medical News, June 20, 2008
Metformin Plus Weight Loss Intervention Reduces Symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Children

The treatment improved insulin sensitivity, body mass index, and cholesterol within 6 months.
Medscape Medical News, June 20, 2008
Low Testosterone Levels Increase Mortality Risk in Men

Hypogonadal men had more than double the risk for death compared with men whose testosterone levels were 8.7 nmol/L or higher; a commentator recommends treating even asymptomatic hypogonadal men.
Medscape Medical News, June 18, 2008
Moderate Fitness Reduces Mortality Risk for Men With Type 2 Diabetes

The risk for death is 40% to 50% lower for moderately and highly fit individuals, regardless of weight.
Medscape Medical News, June 18, 2008

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