May 2026

Peer Reviewed Feature Articles
Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes: technology and tools for young adults

Timothy Middleton, Jencia Wong

Young-adult type 2 diabetes is associated with rapid glycaemic deterioration, early complications and significant psychosocial challenges. Emerging technologies, including continuous glucose monitoring, digital self-management tools and telehealth-enabled models of care, offer opportunities for earlier intervention, improved engagement and more personalised, co-ordinated care.

Thyroid gland disorders

Well-differentiated thyroid cancer: paradigm shifts in treatment

Anna Story

The landscape of thyroid cancer has evolved significantly over the past decade, with a shift toward precision medicine involving selective use of thyroid-stimulating hormone suppression, limitation of surgery and radioactive iodine therapy, and expanded systemic therapy options.

Obesity

Addressing obesity: a strategy for cardiovascular risk reduction

Sian Maynard, Patrice Forner, Sarah N. Parry, Samantha L. Hocking

Obesity is increasingly recognised as a primary driver of cardiovascular disease. This article reviews the mechanisms linking obesity to cardiometabolic diseases and examines emerging evidence that active obesity treatment, particularly incretin-based therapies, can reduce cardiovascular risk and improve long-term outcomes.

Peer Reviewed Regular Series
Perspectives

Gastrointestinal manifestations of diabetes mellitus

Md Kamruzzaman, Chinmay S. Marathe

Gastrointestinal complications of diabetes are common, diverse and frequently under-recognised, affecting every level of the gut. Appreciating their complex interplay with glycaemic control and treatment is essential for timely diagnosis and effective management.

Perspectives

Male infertility: metabolic and endocrine influences

Jasmin Sekhon, Caitlin Roche, Roger Hart

Male infertility is often linked to endocrine and metabolic dysfunction, including obesity, diabetes and hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis disorders. Early GP assessment and targeted optimisation can improve reproductive and long-term health outcomes.

Briefings