April 2012 Peer Reviewed Features Why is type 1 diabetes different? Key messages from the guidelines Helen Phelan, Stephen M Twigg, Maria E Craig Hypothyroidism: a definitive diagnosis guides treatment Duncan J Topliss Advertisement Perspectives Insulin and type 2 diabetes: how and when to start Roger Chen Vitamin D deficiency: making a clinical difference Phillip Clifton-Bligh What are the treatment options for childhood obesity? Shirley Alexander, Louise A Baur Acute endocrine presentations in general practice Managing a young woman with severe hypoglycaemia Vivienne Miller Case studies PCOS and thromboembolism: a complex case Sally Reid, Robert J Norman Investigations in endocrinology Interpreting thyroid function tests Vivienne Miller Advertisement Advertisement