The Endocrine Group

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide the best possible care in a cost effective, efficient manner while maintaining a patient-friendly, compassionate environment. Toward this goal we will integrate your care with ancillary support staff best suited to your needs.

Does Actos cause bladder cancer??

by Jay Watsky on July 17, 2011

Maybe.  Actos is a drug for treatment of diabetes that is clearly quite effective.  There has been information in the package insert about bladder tumors since 2006, so this question isn’t new.  However, there has been a lot in the lay press lately.  And, many ads from lawyers are popping up in the newspaper every [...]

New docs at The Endocrine Group!

by Jay Watsky on July 12, 2011

We at The Endocrine Group have expanded our services to include Podiatric care.  We are delighted to add Dr Michael Dolen to our dedicated team, and he is available to see patients immediately.Â
Orignially from the Capital District, Dr Dolen studied Podiatric Medicine at Temple University before completing a 3-year residency in Kingston.  He is a [...]

A Joint Statement from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the American Thyroid Association, The Endocrine Society, and the Society of Nuclear Medicine
March 18, 2011
The recent nuclear reactor accident in Japan due to the earthquake and tsunami has raised fears of radiation exposure to populations in North America from the potential plume of radioactivity crossing [...]

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American Diabetes Association joint statement in response to American College of Physicians (ACP) clinical guidelines for inpatient glucose control:
The publication of the systematic review of intensive insulin therapy in hospitalized patients and the American College of Physicians (ACP) clinical guidelines for inpatient glucose control in the February [...]

USPSTF issues new guidelines on bone density screening

January 19, 2011

“One half of all postmenopausal women will have an osteoporosis-related fracture during their lifetime, including 25% who will develop a vertebral deformity and 15% who will suffer a hip fracture,” write USPSTF Chair Ned Calonge, MD, MPH, from the Colorado Trust in Denver, and colleagues. “Osteoporotic fractures, particularly hip fractures, are associated with chronic pain [...]

Read the full article →

January is Thyroid Awareness Month

January 4, 2011

What is the thyroid gland?
The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam’s apple. Although relatively small, the thyroid gland influences the function of many of the body’s most important organs, including the heart, brain, liver, kidneys and skin. Ensuring that the thyroid gland is [...]

Read the full article →

Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss; What Works?

June 22, 2010

by: Lynn Sutton RD,CDN,CDE
The National Weight Control Registry ( www.nwcr.ws/) Has studied weight loss since 1994. Their research compiles information from thousands of participants who have lost an average of 66 # and kept the weight off for an average of 5.5years.
Here’s what works:

All participants reported they modified their food intake and exercise.
Diets were [...]

Read the full article →

Keep Your Pumps On

June 19, 2010

It looks like summer has finally arrived. The warmer weather is certainly welcome but can cause some issues for insulin pump patients. Many folks find that increased sweating; exposure to water for extended periods with swimming, and wearing lighter weight clothing can make it challenging to keep pods and infusion sites intact.

Read the full article →

Disaster Preparedness: Preparation For Natural Disasters Critical For People With Diabetes

May 2, 2010

INDIANAPOLIS and JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With hurricane season at its peak and continued floods, wildfires, tornadoes and other natural disasters hitting communities across the United States, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and Eli Lilly and Company are working together to offer tips for people with diabetes to help them manage their condition even [...]

Read the full article →