Game-Changing Blueprint for Obesity Definition, Diagnosis and Treatment Challenges the Medical Status Quo

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – (December 21, 2016) – Aiming to revolutionize the diagnosis, treatment and management of obesity, one of the world’s most insidious chronic diseases, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the American College of Endocrinology (ACE) today released a bold position statement that redefines the medical diagnostic term for obesity as a far-reaching, complications-centric chronic disease state whose measurement goes beyond the traditional singular focus on Body Mass Index, or BMI. Labelled by statement authors as… more

Expert Assembly Spearheaded by American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists/American College of Endocrinology Calls for Expanded Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Technology in the Care of People With Diabetes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – (February 23, 2016) – A consensus conference convened by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the American College of Endocrinology (ACE) this past weekend advocated for expanded use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in the management of diabetes. The diverse cross-section of diabetes care thought leaders included scientific and medical societies, patient advocacy groups, government, insurance, and pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. The key conclusions concerning CGM use in diabetes include the following… more

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Applauds Congressional Action on Legislation to Improve Care for Patients with Diabetes and Other Metabolic Diseases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – (September 21, 2016) – A pivotal piece of legislation intended to benefit patients with diabetes and other metabolic, autoimmune and insulin-resistant diseases is headed to the floor of the House of Representatives for a vote after its passage today by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The National Clinical Care Commission Act, the top legislative priority of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), calls for the creation of a public/private sector commission that will draw on the expertise of the country’s foremost… more

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists/American College of Endocrinology Release 2016 Comprehensive Type 2 Diabetes Management Algorithm to Support Physicians In Developing a Comprehensive Care Plan

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – (January 5, 2016) – The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), in conjunction with the American College of Endocrinology (ACE), today announced the publication of its 2016 update of the AACE/ACE Comprehensive Diabetes Management Algorithm and Executive Summary as a clinical guide for physicians managing the care of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The 2016 algorithm considers new therapies, disease management approaches and key clinical data, resulting in a new section on… more

Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment the Focus of Updated Clinical Practice Guidelines and Algorithm Published By American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists/American College of Endocrinology

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – (September 20, 2016) – The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the American College of Endocrinology (ACE) today announced the publication of new clinical practice guidelines and an accompanying algorithm to assist physicians and other medical professionals with the diagnosis, fracture risk assessment and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis patients. The two documents are published in Volume 22, Issue 9 of the association’s peer-reviewed scientific journal Endocrine… more

What’s the biggest hurdle when treating the disease of obesity? It starts with the name. It’s time to redefine obesity, say leading experts.

As a means to revolutionize the diagnosis, treatment and management of one of the world’s most menacing chronic diseases – obesity, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the American College of Endocrinology (ACE) released a bold statement that redefines the medical diagnostic term of obesity – a disease with which more than one-third (36.5 percent) of U.S. adults have been diagnosed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The new term developed and introduced by AACE and ACE - Adiposity-Based Chronic Disease or ABCD - focuses on the… more

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology Respond to American College of Physicians Osteoporosis Guidelines

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – (May 15, 2017) – The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and American College of Endocrinology (ACE) Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis - 2016 Update and Algorithm were published in September 2016 (https://www.aace.com/files/postmenopausal-guidelines.pdf). Most recently, the American College of Physicians (ACP) published new osteoporosis guidelines (… more

When Treating Women with Menopause, One Size Doesn’t Fit All: National Endocrinology Association Releases Updates, New Recommendations for Menopause Treatment Options

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 11, 2017) – When it comes to treating women with menopause, one size doesn’t fit all, says Dr. Rhoda H. Cobin, lead author of a new Position Statement on Menopause—2017 Update, published in the July 2017 issue of Endocrine Practice, by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the American College of Endocrinology (ACE).   “AACE feels it is important to emphasize that one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to treating women with menopause,” said Dr. Cobin, a Past President of AACE and a member of its Reproductive Endocrinology… more

The Effects of Dietary Supplements on Bone Health Unclear

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (November 15, 2018) – Dietary supplements often are sold on the promise that they will strengthen bones or even prevent osteoporosis. However, according to a new position statement released today by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the American College of Endocrinology (ACE), the current understanding of the benefits of dietary supplements on bone health are inconclusive and require further studies.  The desire to maintain optimal health as we age – including bone health – has prompted nearly one-half of the U.S. population and… more

New Online Resource Provides Clinical Guidance and Expertise for Treatment of Patients With Bone-Related Disorders: AACE Adds Innovative Bone Resource Center to Educational Catalogue; Now Accessible Worldwide to Healthcare Professionals

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (February 11, 2019) – As a trusted source of information for clinical endocrinologists and other healthcare professionals, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) announced today, the launch of the AACE Bone Resource Center – the fourth in a series of online educational resources available to AACE members and other medical professionals. Created by AACE endocrine experts, the AACE Bone Resource Center is a compilation of educational tools including clinical practice guidelines, a resource slide library, publications on the latest metabolic bone… more