Hormones & Metabolic Disorders

FAQ
Common hormonal disorders affecting metabolism include diabetes, thyroid disease, deficiencies in sex steroids, and obesity.
Hormones regulate how your body converts food into energy to use and store. Many hormones, including insulin, leptin, ghrelin, thyroid hormone, sex hormones, and others, play crucial roles in metabolism. Stress, poor sleep, and diet may affect hormonal balance.
Certain nutrients, eating patterns, and your overall nutritional intake affect your hormone levels. For example, a good intake of selenium, iodine, and iron can support healthy thyroid hormone levels, and extreme overeating or undereating can stimulate cortisol, the stress hormone.
Doctors diagnose metabolic disorders by testing the blood for lipid and glucose levels and performing a basic metabolic panel. If they suspect a hormonal cause, they may perform further blood tests for hormone levels.
Managing weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise, having a robust sleep schedule, quitting smoking, and making use of effective stress management techniques can all support your ongoing diabetes care. Check your blood glucose regularly and report extreme changes to your doctor.

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