Genetic evidence shows elevated SHBG levels may protect against asthma, mostly in females

Women at risk for GDM who are screened, those diagnosed with GDM not at increased risk

Effects observed in overweight/obese patients with T2DM; certainty of evidence low to moderate

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for March 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.Shorter Reproductive …

Dementia risk increased for menarche age ≥16 versus 13.0 years, natural menopause at <47.4 years

No difference in cardiovascular disease, death seen between those taking the drug for >12 versus ≤3 months

Diabetes patients have higher frailty scores, which are tied to risk for incident fragility fractures

Jatenzo indicated for men with low testosterone due to certain conditions

The Endocrine Society 101st Annual Meeting and ExpoThe annual meeting of the Endocrine Society (ENDO 2019) was held from March 23 to 26 in New Orleans and attracted more than 9,000 participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in endocrine and metabolic disorders. …

Estradiol independently linked to leucocyte telomere length in older men; SHBG inversely associated