Endocrine System (Disorders)

Diabetes

A metabolic disorder involving problems with insulin production or insulin use.

Gland: Pancreas

Insufficient Insulin (Pancreas)

When the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, leading to high blood sugar.

Gland: Pancreas

Gigantism

Excess growth hormone in childhood before growth plates close.

Gland: Pituitary gland

Acromegaly

Excess growth hormone in adulthood after growth plates close.

Gland: Pituitary gland

Addison's Disease

Insufficient production of cortisol and aldosterone.

Gland: Adrenal glands

Cushing's Syndrome

Excess cortisol production.

Gland: Adrenal glands

Hypersecretion (Insulin)

Excess insulin secretion, often from a tumor, causing hypoglycemia.

Gland: Pancreas

Hyposecretion (Insulin)

Too little insulin or poor insulin response, leading to diabetes mellitus.

Gland: Pancreas

Type One Diabetes

Insulin deficiency caused by autoimmune destruction of beta cells.

Gland: Pancreas

Type Two Diabetes

Insulin resistance — the body makes insulin but cells don't respond properly.

Gland: Pancreas

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Autoimmune disease that damages the thyroid, causing hypothyroidism.

Gland: Thyroid gland

Graves Disease

Autoimmune antibodies mimic TSH, overstimulating the thyroid and causing hyperthyroidism.

Gland: Thyroid gland