It is my pleasure to introduce the spring issue of The Endocrinologist. It’s a bittersweet moment (if you’ll pardon the pun, in this diabetes-themed magazine!), as it is my last as Editor, and also the final one for Associate Editor Craig Doig. But fear not! Craig and I have provided a lasting legacy of our highlights from our time at The Endocrinologist.

As I mentioned, this issue is packed with diabetes-themed articles, as well as interviews and Society news. Our breadth of articles on diabetes management includes Harshal Deshmukh’s useful update on continuous glucose monitoring methods and integration with hybrid closed-loop systems, along with their important adoption into NICE guidelines and roll out into NHS practice. Researchers at the University of Leeds provide an overview of the use of glucose monitoring and management of diabetes during pregnancy. They give an insight into the exciting area of research that they are undertaking, which has demonstrated that the cargo of small, secreted vesicles (extracellular vesicles) is altered in pregnancies affected by gestational diabetes. Understanding how these changes in cellular communication impact pathogenesis and long-term outcomes in child health is an important area of research. I look forward to seeing it progress over the coming years.

This spring saw the long-awaited return of the Society for Endocrinology BES conference, after an 18-month hiatus to reset its timing from the autumn. And what a corker it was! It was great to catch up with friends and colleagues and listen to the outstanding scientific achievements of our presenters. 

It’s at this point that I must sign off for the last time. It’s been a pleasure and privilege to be part of The Endocrinologist team. I’d like to thank everyone who has contributed to the magazine − Board members, authors, and a special thanks to our Managing Editor, Jane Shepley, who steers us well. I am pleased to be leaving The Endocrinologist in great hands, with the current Editorial Board line-up and new incoming Editor Kate Lines, supported by Associate Editor Bhavna Sharma. I’m looking forward to reading future issues.

Over and out.

KIM JONAS