For some people, diabetes can be very hard to control, even with the standard glucose-lowering therapies. Several studies have demonstrated that endogenous hypercortisolism is prevalent among these individuals. What’s the relationship between type 2 diabetes and hypercortisolism, and what do health care providers need to know about that relationship? To help answer those questions, host Aaron Lohr talks with two guests. , is a professor of medicine, assistant dean for clinical research, the Tullis-Tulane Alumni Chair in Diabetes, and chief of the section of endocrinology at Tulane University Medical Center in New Orleans. , is a professor of medicine and surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Drs. Fonseca and Findling are authors of an article published in the journal looking at the CATALYST study: “Inadequately Controlled Type 2 Diabetes and Hypercortisolism: Improved Glycemia With Mifepristone Treatment.” This episode is made possible by support from Corcept Therapeutics Inc. Show notes are available at — for helpful links or to hear more podcast episodes, visit