Endocrinology

Gastroenterology

Questions discussed in this category

When and how should we be stopping GLP-1 Receptor Agonist/Dual Agonist therapy?

Can rapid weight loss following GLP1 R agonist therapy lead to postprandial hypoglycemia and if so, what are the treatment options outside of dietary modifications?

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Do you recommend the use of SGLT2 inhibitors to reduce the risk of liver cirrhosis in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus?

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Do you recommend routinely monitoring pancreatic markers such as amylase and lipase while receiving GLP1 R agonist or dual agonist therapies to determine their risk of pancreatitis?

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Should GLP-1 agonists be held during chemotherapy?

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Do you routinely check vitamin K levels in post-bariatric surgery patients?

There seems to be little guidance on vitamin replacement in these patients. Vitamin K level < 50 yet PT/INR is normal. Is the vitamin K assay usefu...

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Is there a role for use of GLP1 R agonist or dual agonist therapy for management of post bariatric hypoglycemia and dumping syndrome?

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How do you counsel patients on semaglutide or tirzepatide in light of potential cancer risks?

Do you avoid using these agents only in patients with history of medullary thyroid cancer or pancreatic cancer? Are there other cancer risks we should...

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How do you counsel patients on the use of compounded weight loss medications?

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How do you counsel cancer patients when they ask if they should avoid sugar?

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How do you manage calcium and vitamin D replacement in scleroderma and myositis patients with dysphagia and malabsorption?

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