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Hormones, diabetes and metabolism

Hormonas, diabetes y metabolismo

This page lists the 21 terms of the US medical glossary that belong to this area, grouped by kind. Each line gives the English term, its Spanish equivalent and a one-line definition; the term's own page adds seven more languages, example sentences for an appointment and its sources. Terms are placed in an area by the MedlinePlus health-topic group of the source each entry cites.

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.
Hypothalamus — Hipotálamo
The hypothalamus is a small but vital region of the brain located just above the brainstem and below the thalamus.
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.

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