Definition: The endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue
function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.
Your body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't effectively use the insulin it does make.
Symptoms: (Type 1/Type 2 same symptoms the difference is the cause) Urinating often, feeling very thirsty, Extreme fatigue, Blurry vision,
Weight loss—even though you are eating more (type 1), Tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands/feet (type 2)
Treatments: treatments for type 2 diabetes includes medicines and changes to your diet and activity levels to help control your blood sugar
levels. Treatment for Type 1 diabetes include Take insulin, Frequent blood sugar monitoring, eating healthy foods, exercising regularly and
maintaining a healthy weight.
Diabetes insipidus is an uncommon disorder that causes an imbalance of fluids in the body.
Symptoms: Bed-wetting, Trouble sleeping, Fever, Vomiting, Constipation, Delayed growth, Weight loss
Treatments: Diabetes insipidus is usually a permanent, lifelong condition and cannot be cured. However, the symptoms of constant thirst
and urination can be well controlled with treatment with DDAVP.
An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) is where your thyroid gland (a small gland in your neck) does not
produce enough hormones.
Symptoms: tiredness, being sensitive to cold, weight gain, constipation, depression, slow movements and thoughts, muscle aches and weakness
Treatment: Treatment for an underactive thyroid involves taking daily hormone replacement tablets, called levothyroxine: to raise your
thyroxine levels.
function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.
Your body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't effectively use the insulin it does make.
Symptoms: (Type 1/Type 2 same symptoms the difference is the cause) Urinating often, feeling very thirsty, Extreme fatigue, Blurry vision,
Weight loss—even though you are eating more (type 1), Tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands/feet (type 2)
Treatments: treatments for type 2 diabetes includes medicines and changes to your diet and activity levels to help control your blood sugar
levels. Treatment for Type 1 diabetes include Take insulin, Frequent blood sugar monitoring, eating healthy foods, exercising regularly and
maintaining a healthy weight.
Diabetes insipidus is an uncommon disorder that causes an imbalance of fluids in the body.
Symptoms: Bed-wetting, Trouble sleeping, Fever, Vomiting, Constipation, Delayed growth, Weight loss
Treatments: Diabetes insipidus is usually a permanent, lifelong condition and cannot be cured. However, the symptoms of constant thirst
and urination can be well controlled with treatment with DDAVP.
An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) is where your thyroid gland (a small gland in your neck) does not
produce enough hormones.
Symptoms: tiredness, being sensitive to cold, weight gain, constipation, depression, slow movements and thoughts, muscle aches and weakness
Treatment: Treatment for an underactive thyroid involves taking daily hormone replacement tablets, called levothyroxine: to raise your
thyroxine levels.
