Category Archives: Endocrine System

If you have diabetes, the sugar, or glucose, in your blood is too high. Blood needs glucose because it is the main source of fuel for the body; but with diabetes the blood has too much glucose. There are three … Continue reading →

The pain that accompanies diabetes is usually due to damage to the nerves as a result of prolonged high glucose levels. This damage, called neuropathy, causes sensations that may be painful, and can have other more serious consequences. Diabetic neuropathy … Continue reading →

Symptoms of diabetes can vary from subtle to very dramatic in nature, depending on the individual and the type of diabetes he or she suffers from.  Symptoms of diabetes also vary depending on the chronicity of the disease and resulting … Continue reading →

Conditions covered include hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Are you on pills, insulin, none or both? Do you follow a diabetic diet and/or have you attended any classes on this? Do you monitor you blood-sugar and adjust meals, activity, or … Continue reading →