Identifying Hypercortisolism in Patients with Resistant Diabetes - Episode 5

Testing for Hypercortisolism

Published on: May 6, 2024

Hanford Yau, MD , Ralph DeFronzo, MD , Pam Kushner, MD , Honey East, MD, Christopher Lucci, MD

Christopher Lucci, MD, reviews the current diagnostic tests for hypercortisolism, which include the Dexamethasone Suppression Test, DHEA level tests, and ACTH assessments.

EP. 1: Defining Resistant Diabetes

EP. 2: Differentiating Medication Non-Adherence From Underlying Comorbidities

EP. 3: Barriers to Accessing New Anti-Diabetes Medications

EP. 4: Suspecting Hypercortisolism in Patients With Resistant Diabetes

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EP. 5: Testing for Hypercortisolism

EP. 6: Patient Subgroups With a Higher Prevalence of Hypercortisolism

EP. 7: Evolving Perception of Autonomous Adrenal Hypercortisolism

EP. 8: Pathophysiology of Hypercortisolism

EP. 9: Need to Address Underlying Hypercortisolism

EP. 10: Approaching Treatment in Hypercortisolism

EP. 11: Choosing Between Medical and Surgical Options for Hypercortisolism

EP. 12: Long-Term Outcomes for Patients Treated for Hypercortisolism