Hormones, diabetes and metabolism

Conditions (9)

Diabetic Ketoacidosis — Cetoacidosis diabética

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes, most often type 1 diabetes.

Hyperthyroidism — Hipertiroidismo

Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, speeding up the body's metabolism.

Hypoglycemia — Hipoglucemia

Hypoglycemia is a condition where blood sugar (glucose) levels drop below the normal range, typically below 70 mg/dL.

Hypothyroidism — Hipotiroidismo

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland, located in the front of the neck, does not produce enough thyroid hormone.

Obesity — Obesidad

Obesity is a chronic medical condition defined by an excessive amount of body fat that increases the risk of other health problems.

Prediabetes — Prediabetes

Prediabetes means blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.

Thyroid Cancer — Cáncer de tiroides

Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor of the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that regulates metabolism and hormone production.

Type 1 Diabetes — Diabetes tipo 1

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

Type 2 Diabetes — Diabetes tipo 2

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body does not use insulin properly, causing blood sugar levels to rise too high.

Anatomy (5)

Adrenal Glands — Glándulas suprarrenales

The adrenal glands are two small, triangular glands — one sitting on top of each kidney — that produce hormones essential to life.

Hemoglobin — Hemoglobina

Hemoglobin is a protein found inside red blood cells that gives blood its red color and is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.

Iris — Iris

The iris is the colored ring in your eye — the part that makes eyes appear blue, green, brown, or hazel.

Pituitary Gland — Glándula pituitaria

The pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, just behind the bridge of your nose.

Thyroid Gland — Glándula tiroides

The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of your neck, just below the Adam's apple.

Medications (2)

Antidiabetic Medication — Medicamento Antidiabético

Antidiabetic medications are used to manage blood sugar levels in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Insulin — Insulina

Insulin is a hormone medication that helps the body use sugar (glucose) for energy by allowing it to enter cells.

Symptoms (2)

Dehydration — Deshidratación

Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluid than you take in, impairing normal bodily functions.

Unexplained Weight Loss — Pérdida de peso inexplicada

Unexplained weight loss is a decrease of 5% or more of body weight over six to twelve months without intentional dieting or increased exercise.

Tests (2)

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) — Hemoglobina glucosilada A1c

The hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test measures your average blood sugar level over the past two to three months.

Thyroid Panel — Panel tiroideo

A thyroid panel is a group of blood tests that measure how well your thyroid gland is working.

Maternity and children (1)

Failure to Thrive — Retraso en el crecimiento

Failure to thrive (FTT) is a term used when a child is not gaining weight or growing as expected for their age and sex.

Other areas of the glossary

• Heart and circulation — Corazón y circulación
• Lungs and breathing — Pulmones y respiración
• Digestive system — Sistema digestivo
• Brain and nerves — Cerebro y nervios
• Mental health — Salud mental
• Reproductive health and pregnancy — Salud reproductiva y embarazo
• Bones, joints and muscles — Huesos, articulaciones y músculos
• Blood and immune system — Sangre y sistema inmunitario
• Skin, hair and nails — Piel, cabello y uñas
• General care: tests, procedures and medicines — Atención general: pruebas, procedimientos y medicamentos