Endocrine System Disorders

1. DM2

1.1. most common. caused by lifestyle meaning obesity.

1.1.1. some insulin produced.

1.1.1.1. cells can't respond to the insulin: insulin resistance.

1.1.1.1.1. results in higher blood sugars

2. management of diabetes

2.1. Diet: well balanced nutritious diet with limited sweets or fats.

2.2. exercise: our muscles use sugar for energy.

2.3. Medications

2.3.1. Insulin: DM1

2.3.1.1. DM2 pill or insulin, or both.

3. DM1

3.1. what: born with or diagnosed at a young age. cells that produce insulin are destroyed.

3.1.1. Treatment: Insulin dependant.

3.1.1.1. blood sugar monitoring: hypoglycemia (caused by too much insulin and not enough food intake). Hyperglycemia: caused by too little insulin and too much food.

3.1.1.1.1. diet: nutritious. Carb Controlled or diabetic diet.

4. Hyperthyroidism

4.1. too much thyroxine

4.1.1. s/sx: always hungry, weight loss, irregular heartbeat, inability to sleep, confusion, irritable, sweating, intolerance to heat/.

4.2. Causes

4.2.1. too much hormone produced

4.2.1.1. Treatment: surgery or radiation

5. Hypothyroidism

5.1. not enough thyroid hormone

5.2. s/sx: fatigue, weakness, depression, anorexia, weight gain, constipation, intolerance to cold.

5.3. Treatment: with medication (thyroxin in the form of a pill). They need to take it everyday to feel better and reduce their symptoms.

5.3.1. medication

6. Complications

6.1. low insulin level: fats build up and cause damage to arteries.

6.2. nerve damage from high blood sugar. causes neuropathy which is decreased sensation in the arms, legs, fingers, or feet/toes.

6.3. complicated wound healing can result in amputation of a lower limb.