The thyroid gland plays a key role in the body’s endocrine system, which regulates metabolism, growth and development, reproduction, sleep and mood.
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 blood test that measures a person's average blood glucose level over the previous 3 months.
A chronic disease in which the body makes little to no insulin, resulting in high blood glucose levels
A condition in which the parathyroid gland produces too much parathryoid hormone and can cause problems with the bones and other organs.
A condition in which a person's blood glucose level is higher than normal. It's also known as high blood sugar.
Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.
A chronic disease in which the body is unable to properly make use of insulin, leading to high blood glucose levels.
Thyroid cancer is a disease in which cells in the thyroid gland grow uncontrollably and develop into cancer. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
An autoimmune disorder in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone