Track: Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology

Diabetes 2026

Session Overview

This session provides a comprehensive overview of pituitary and neuroendocrine physiology, with emphasis on clinical manifestations and diagnostic evaluation of related disorders. It highlights recent research and advances in neuroendocrine diagnostics and treatment, including surgical, medical, and radiotherapy approaches.


Key Topics

Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Regulation: The hypothalamus and pituitary gland work together to regulate hormone production through feedback mechanisms, coordinating multiple endocrine systems.


Pituitary Tumors and Disorders: Pituitary adenomas and other tumors can cause hormone overproduction or deficiency, leading to conditions such as acromegaly, Cushing’s disease, and prolactinoma.


Hypopituitarism and Hormone Deficiencies: Hypopituitarism occurs when the pituitary gland fails to produce one or more hormones, resulting in metabolic, reproductive, and growth disturbances.


Neuroendocrine Tumors: Neuroendocrine tumors arise from hormone-producing cells and can affect multiple organs, requiring a multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis and management.


Neuroendocrine Regulation of Metabolism: Neuroendocrine pathways play a key role in regulating appetite, energy expenditure, and glucose metabolism, linking these systems closely to diabetes and obesity.


Learning Objectives

Participants will understand the physiological role of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis and its impact on metabolic regulation. The session aims to enhance knowledge of diagnostic approaches for pituitary and neuroendocrine disorders. Attendees will learn current treatment strategies and multidisciplinary management approaches. The session also highlights the clinical relevance of neuroendocrine regulation in metabolic diseases including diabetes.