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The National Adrenal Diseases Foundation advances education, support, and research to improve the lives of those affected by adrenal disease.

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November is #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth and we at NADF salute those who are taking on this important and challenging work. Family caregivers, thank you for all you do.

Are you a family caregiver in need of care? Join the NADF support group: NADF.us/family-and-caregiver-support-group

#NFCMonth
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November 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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The NADF Houston Support Group meets Tuesday, November 18th at 7pm CT. To join, email NADFSupport@NADF.us or visit NADF.us/calendar for more information and other upcoming meetings.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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EDIT: Please note the corrected time for the Florida support group, 7pm ET.

Sunday Funday! The Florida Support Group has a virtual meeting Sunday, November 16th at 7:00pm ET. To join, email NADFSupport@NADF.us or visit NADF.us/calendar for more information on upcoming support groups.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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The NADF Utah Support Group has a virtual meeting on Thursday, November 13th at 5pm MT. For more information and to sign up, contact NADFSupport@NADF.us.

For more upcoming support groups, visit NADF.us/calendar.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Worried about how steroids for #AddisonsDisease impact drug tests? Dr. Margulies advises in this week's Q+A.

What's your question about #AdrenalInsufficiency? Chances are someone else has the same one. It's the giving season, go ahead and ask for two! Email NADFSupport@NADF.us.
NADF Wednesday Q+A. Q: I have Addison's Disease. Do steroids come up as a false positive on a drug test? A: Glucocorticoids used for Addison's disease will not show up on drug testing. Anabolic steroids used by athletes will show up on the drug testing for athletics competition. Dr. Margulies, Medical Director of NADF. www.NADF.us.
November 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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The NADF Colorado Support Group has a virtual meeting Wednesday, November 12th at 5:30pm MT. Contact NADFSupport@NADF.us or visit NADF.us/calendar to join.

#AdrenalInsufficiency #AdrenalDiseaseAwareness
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November 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Thank you #VuMedi for sharing our presenter videos from Navigating Adrenal Health 2025.

For #NAH25 content and other reliable programs, create your account today: vumedi.com.

The videos are available to the general public at NADF.us/videos

#AdrenalInsufficiency
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November 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Having #AddisonsDisease means taking certain precautions when undergoing surgery. In this week's Q+A, Dr. Margulies advises a patient considering a hysterectomy about what to expect pre- and post-op. nadf.us/protocols

Email your questions to NADFSupport@NADF.us
#AdrenalInsufficiency #AdrenalDisease
NADF Wednesday Q+A: Q: I have Addison's disease. What impact does that have on getting a hysterectomy? Is it safe to get one, and if so, what precautions should I take? Will it impact my Addison's after surgery at all? A: A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the uterus. It is performed under general anesthesia. The usual preop and postoperative steroid dosing for general anesthesia is used and is safe when performed in a hospital. The gynecologist and anesthesiologist will know what dose to use. After the surgery, the dose of hydrocortisone will be tapered back to your normal dose. There should not be any long-term effect on the Addison's disease or steroid management. Dr. Margulies, Medical Director of NADF.
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Join the Courageous Cushing's Support Group on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:30pm ET for a special presentation from @healthwellfoundation.org to discuss funds available for Cushing's patients. Email NADFSupport@NADF.us or visit NADF.us/calendar to join.

#Cushings #AdrenalDisease
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November 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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The NADF Caregiver Support Group has a virtual meeting on Tuesday, November 4th at 8:30PM ET.

To join, contact NADFSupport@NADF.us, or visit NADF.us/calendar for more information and other upcoming support group meetings.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Happy Halloween from NADF! Whatever your costume, whether warrior or spoon, remember to stress dose when you need it!
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October 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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The Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES) has listed NADF as a sister foundation. We thank them for the recognition, and for all the wonderful work they do.

Check out their website and all its helpful links: pedsendo.org

#Endocrine #AdrenalDisease #AdrenalInsufficiency
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October 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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New episode! Vanessa is in conversation with Julia Anthony, founder and CSO of specialty pharmaceutical company SOLUtion Medical, about life with CAH, working towards an adrenal insufficiency auto-injector, and the importance of educating in all directions.

NADF.us/podcast + all podcast platforms
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October 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Navigating Adrenal Health '25 may be over, but a year of recordings has just begun. All twelve presentations are available to watch online:

👉 On our website NADF.us/videos
👉 On YouTube youtube.com/@nadf_adrenal
👉 On the Zoom Events site bit.ly/nah25, where you can get the full conference experience
Navigating Adrenal Health 2025, Inaugural Virtual Conference for Patients and Caregivers, October 3-4. Recordings now available! If you missed the live event, it's not too late! Videos are available to watch at bit.ly/nah25. NADF National Adrenal Diseases Foundation.
October 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Thank you to all of our incredible presenters at the Navigating Adrenal Health 2025. What a wealth of information! From deeply personal stories to exciting scientific advances, it was truly an inspiring conference.

#NAH25 #AdrenalInsufficiency
October 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Thank you to all who joined us live for Navigating Adrenal Health 2025!

Session recordings are forthcoming, pending review. If you registered for the conference, you will receive a link to the recordings. Check your email, and like and follow us on social media for updates.

NADF.us/2025conference
Thank you to all who joined us for Navigating Adrenal Health 2025, Inaugural Virtual Conference for Patients and Caregivers October 3-4. NADF.us/2025conference
October 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Get prepared to join us for NADF's inaugural virtual conference for patients and caregivers, Navigating Adrenal Health. We have a wealth of information from a wide variety of incredible presenters, and we can't wait to share it with you!

#NAH25#AdrenalInsufficiency #AdrenalDiseaseAwareness
Navigating Adrenal Health 2025. Inaugural Virtual Conference for Patients and Caregivers, October 3-4. How to Prepare for an Online Conference. Make sure your viewing device(s) are charged and ready. Grab a notebook and pen to jot down the important stuff. Get cozy with comfortable seating. Remember to hydrate! Prep snacks and lunch ahead of time if you can. Sit back and enjoy! NADF. NADF.us/2025conference
October 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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We're counting down to "Navigating Adrenal Health" and so excited for the presentations we have lined up for you. From disease-specific topics to general advances in adrenal disease treatment, there's a lot of information we can't wait to share.

#NAH25 #AdrenalInsufficiency
A partial list of Friday presenters for NADF's inaugural virtual conference Navigating Adrenal Health 2025. A partial list of Friday presenters for NADF's inaugural virtual conference Navigating Adrenal Health 2025. A list of Saturday presenters for NADF's inaugural virtual conference Navigating Adrenal Health 2025.
October 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Last call for #NAH25! Join our free virtual conference for expert-led presentations, patient perspectives, and practical resources designed to empower and educate. The conference will feature leading voices in endocrinology, emergency medicine, patient advocacy, and more.
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Register thru October 2nd. Navigating Adrenal Health 2025. Inaugural virtual conference for patients and caregivers, October 3-4. Join us for two half days of expert-led presentations, patient perspectives, and practical resources designed to empower and educate. The conference will feature leading voices in endocrinology, emergency medicine, patient advocacy, and more. Register: bit.ly/nah25. Please note: if you already registered for the original conference dates, you need take no further action at this time. NADF.us/2025conference
October 1, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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#NewEpisode of #AllThingsAdrenal podcast featuring Dr. Liza Lindenberg on #PrimaryAldosteronism and its connection to #Hypertension. Available at NADF.us/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.

Be sure to check out our episode archive to learn more about other #AdrenalDiseases!
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September 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Thank you, Dr. Carlos Caballero, for creating a Spanish-language educational workshop for patients with Adrenal Insufficiency, 'Taller para personas con Insufficiencia Suprarrenal'.

Watch it on YouTube: bit.ly/4nEv3zK

#AdrenalInsufficiency #InsufficienciaSuprarrenal
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September 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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The NADF Hawaii Support Group has a virtual meeting Saturday, September 27th at 4pm HT. Contact NADFSupport@NADF.us or visit NADF.us/calendar to learn more.

Seeking a support group in your state? We have groups all over! Visit NADF.us/calendar for all upcoming events.
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September 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Join us October 3-4 for "Navigating Adrenal Health", a free virtual conference featuring leading voices in endocrinology, emergency medicine, patient advocacy, and more.

Register: bit.ly/nah25. All sessions will be recorded and available to those registered.

#AdrenalInsufficiency #AdrenalDisease
Navigating Adrenal Health 2025. Inaugural virtual conference for patients and caregivers, October 3-4. Join us for two half days of expert-led presentations, patient perspectives, and practical resources designed to empower and educate. The conference will feature leading voices in endocrinology, emergency medicine, patient advocacy, and more. Register: bit.ly/nah25. Please note: if you already registered for the original conference dates, you need take no further action at this time. NADF.us/2025conference
September 26, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Can people with #Addisons take Tirzepatide? Dr. Margulies advises caution and consideration in this Wednesday's Q&A.

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Wednesday Q&A. Q: I want to know if anyone with Addison's is taking Tirzepatide or if people with Addison's can take it? A: Tirzepatide is used to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. It works by increasing insulin secretion, decreasing glucagon secretion, increasing insulin sensitivity, and delaying gastric emptying. There is no specific contraindication to this drug in the setting of Addison's disease, but there is a lot to consider before using it. An endocrinologist should be the one to prescribe and monitor it. The drug may cause hypoglycemia which can overlap with an effect from Addison's. Because GI side effects are common, including nausea and vomiting, these can be serious issues with Addison's. The drug cannot be used by anyone with type 1 diabetes, where insulin is absent, so it is critical to assess the etiology of any coexisting diabetes. Dr. Margulies, Medical Director of NADF. www.NADF.us
September 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Happy Fall! May you find your balance this equinox.

Please visit our website to join in our fall activities, including ...

* regional support groups
* national support groups
* Navigating Adrenal Health, our inaugural virtual conference Oct 3-4 - bit.ly/nah25

#AdrenalInsufficiency #AdrenalDisease
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September 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM