Hold The Sugar, But Bring On the Love: Physicians Association Offers Tips for How to Make Valentine’s Day Special for A Loved One With Diabetes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – (February 12, 2014) – If you’re looking to show the man or lady of your dreams some loving with a sweet treat this Valentine’s Day, you’re not alone: the National Confectioners Association reports that 69 percent of Americans prefer gifts of confections over flowers on Valentine’s Day, with an estimated $1.6 billion spent on candy for the occasion. The temptation to shower your sweetheart with edible delicacies on February 14 can present a special challenge when that special someone has diabetes—and there are 25.8 million adults in the U.S. who have been diagnosed with… more

National Organization Seeks Help of Jacksonville Natives for World Diabetes Day

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – (October 22, 2014) –  A local non-profit association of physicians who specialize in diabetes research, treatment and care is urging news anchors in Jacksonville to participate in World Diabetes Day on November 14, 2014.    The International Diabetes Federation has named November 14 as World Diabetes Day to raise awareness of the 347 million people affected by the disease worldwide. Locally, The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the largest association of clinical… more

International Endocrinology Association Enlists Actress Katee Sackhoff to Promote Thyroid Disease Awareness

Thy Life Campaign Emphasizes the Importance of Thyroid Health Throughout Every Stage of Life   JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(January 17, 2014) – Marking the 20th consecutive year conducting activities to raise awareness about thyroid disease, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and its scientific, educational and charitable arm, the American College of Endocrinology (ACE), are… more

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) Applauds USPSTF’s Updated Diabetes Screening Guidelines

Broadened Screening Criteria Consistent With AACE Guidelines   JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – (October 14, 2014) – The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) today expressed its support of the United States Preventive Services Task Force’s (USPSTF) updated diabetes screening recommendations, which now closely mirror AACE’s clinical guidelines.   “We are very pleased that the expanded USPSTF guidelines are now more aligned with our organization’s clinical guidelines,” said Dr. Yehuda Handelsman, chair of the AACE Diabetes Scientific… more

When Salt IS Good for You: The Thyroid Health Connection

JACKSONVILE, Fla. (June 25, 2014) – In recent years, medical journals and consumer publications alike have been hashing out the controversy about salt consumption and its effects on an array of medical conditions, primarily high blood pressure and heart disease, but also osteoporosis, kidney stones and kidney disease, and obesity. There is one fundamental fact that has gotten lost in the great salt debate: the substance is one of the primary vehicles for delivering iodine to the body’s thyroid gland, which is essential to production of thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone is used in every… more

Obesity Declared a Disease. So, What Happens Next?

Renowned Medical Association Plans to Attack Obesity Epidemic with Benchmark Gathering of Worldwide Experts JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – (March 11, 2014) – In 2011, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) Board of Directors declared obesity a disease state. And in 2013, the American Medical Association (AMA) agreed,… more

New Diagnosis and Treatment of Obesity as Chronic Disease: American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, American College of Endocrinology Publish Overarching Framework

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – (September 19, 2014) – The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the American College of Endocrinology (ACE) today announced the publication of its position statement detailing its advanced framework for a new diagnosis of obesity as a chronic disease. The position statement appears in the Volume 20, Issue 9, September 2014 issue of AACE’s peer-reviewed journal, Endocrine Practice and is available online (free access) at:… more

AACE Announces Appearances by Actress Katee Sackhoff to Promote Thyroid Disease Awareness

Thy Life Campaign Emphasizing Importance of Thyroid Health Throughout Every Stage of Life Launches January 23 With Satellite Media Tour JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(January 21, 2014) –The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and its scientific, educational and charitable arm, the American… more

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Plans to Attack Epidemic of Obesity With Benchmark Gathering of Worldwide Experts

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – (February 14, 2014) – In 2011, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) Board of Directors declared obesity a disease state. And in 2013, the American Medical Association (AMA) agreed, approving an AACE-sponsored resolution on the floor of its House of Delegates. While many understood this to be a pivotal moment in the battle to curtail and… more

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Launches Endocrine-Focused Market Research Capability

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – (October 20, 2014) – The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) today unveiled ENDO360,  a market research entity comprised of clinical endocrinologists available for market research projects focused on endocrine diseases. ENDO360 meets the need of organizations that wish to conduct studies solely on endocrine- related diseases including thyroid, diabetes, osteoporosis, hormone deficiencies, obesity and more.  “The creation of ENDO360 will match organizations interested in… more