A chronic disease in which the body makes little to no insulin, resulting in high blood glucose levels
A chronic disease in which the body is unable to properly make use of insulin, leading to high blood glucose levels.
Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce insulin or does not use it properly. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A condition in which a person's blood glucose level is higher than normal. It's also known as high blood sugar.
A blood test that measures a person's average blood glucose level over the previous 3 months.
A condition in which the parathyroid gland produces too much parathryoid hormone and can cause problems with the bones and other organs.
The thyroid gland plays a key role in the body’s endocrine system, which regulates metabolism, growth and development, reproduction, sleep and mood.
Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.
Laboratory tests that used to take days to come back can now be performed instantly and accurately, using point-of-care tests.
Gestational diabetes is glucose intolerance that develops during pregnancy, worrisome because it can affect the health of both mother and baby.