Video Series

Expert John Buse, M.D., Ph.D., unpacks how hidden cortisol excess acts as a silent driver of treatment-resistant metabolic disease. The series reveals that roughly 25% of individuals with difficult-to-control type 2 diabetes unknowingly suffer from autonomous cortisol hypersecretion, a condition where the adrenal gland overproduces hormones that actively sabotage blood sugar and spike cardiovascular risk. Buse guides patients through the essential diagnostic steps and emerging cortisol-directed therapies, reframing a stubborn A1C not as a personal failure, but as a complex hormonal puzzle to be solved alongside a healthcare team.

Dr Kushner discusses excess cortisol—commonly known as the stress hormone—can impair glucose metabolism, contribute to insulin resistance, and complicate the management of type 2 diabetes, underscoring the importance of screening for hypercortisolism in patients with resistant hypertension, unexplained weight gain, or difficult-to-control diabetes.

This educational series explores hypercortisolism, from its causes and diagnosis to its impact on chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes. An expert discusses symptoms, screening, treatment options, and the risks of leaving the condition untreated, providing valuable insights for both patients and healthcare providers.

This educational series, led by Wendy Wright, DNP, provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing fibromyalgia. Covering key topics such as symptoms, diagnosis, patient communication, lifestyle modifications, sleep and cognitive challenges, and treatment options—including long-term medication use—this series offers valuable insights for both healthcare professionals and patients seeking effective management strategies.