The Endocrine Center

06/01/2026

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05/30/2026

The best part of medicine isn’t normalizing a lab result. It’s watching someone regain their energy, confidence, and quality of life.

05/27/2026

This post is dedicated to

Every day
* Take insulin as prescribed
* Check blood sugar regularly
* Stay hydrated
* Do not skip meals for long periods
When sick or glucose is high
* Check blood sugar every 3–4 hours
* Check ketones if glucose >250 mg/dL
* Drink water or electrolyte fluids
* Continue insulin, even if eating less
Call your doctor if
* Moderate or large ketones
* Vomiting
* Glucose stays high despite correction insulin
* Trouble keeping fluids down
Go to ER immediately if
* Difficulty breathing
* Severe abdominal pain
* Confusion
* Extreme weakness
* Persistent vomiting

Signs of Diabetic Ketoacidosis can worsen quickly, especially in Type 1 Diabetes

05/22/2026

Yes, in 2026, female physicians are still asked where the doctor is. Unfortunately, female physicians still encounter situations where patients may unconsciously question their expertise or authority more readily than their male counterparts.

05/21/2026

1. The Healthcare is Human Act
The Healthcare is Human Act (H.R. 7884), is developed by FIGS and introduced by Representatives Claudia Tenney (R-NY) and Steven Horsford (D-NV), so it would create a federal tax credit of up to $6,000 per year for qualifying healthcare professionals serving in the thousands of federally recognized staffing shortage areas and VA facilities.

2. The Fund Mental Health Support for Healthcare Professionals:
We’re urging Congress to provide $45 million to fund Lorna Breen Act programs: $35 million for grant programs that improve healthcare work environments and training $10 million for national technical assistance to help healthcare organizations reduce burnout and administrative burden

3.The Speak Free Act
The Healthcare Professionals SPEAK FREE Act is a concept developed by FIGS to protect healthcare professionals who raise legitimate concerns about patient safety, workforce safety or other harmful practices that interfere with care.

Please click the link below to help: https://advocacy.wearfigs.com/campaign/162855/