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Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism--the way our bodies use digested food for growth and energy. Most of the food we eat is broken down into glucose, the form of sugar in the blood. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body. After digestion, glucose passes into the bloodstream, where it is used by cells for growth and energy. For glucose to get into cells, insulin must be present. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, a large gland behind the stomach. When we eat, the pancr... 
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The endocrine system is a control system of ductless endocrine glands that secrete chemical messengers called hormones that circulate within the body via the bloodstream to affect distant organs. It does not include exocrine glands such as salivary glands, sweat glands and glands within the gastrointestinal tract.
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Diabetes as related to Endocrine System
- Health Library: CNN.com
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Diabetes has become epidemic over the past three decades, and The Ohio State University Medical Center has a world-class team of physicians, staff and researchers dedicated to ...
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Are You At Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? Diabetes has become a tremendous healthcare problem in United States, affecting more than 20 million American children and adults.
- Hardin MD : Endocrine System
From the University of Iowa, the *best* lists of Internet sources in endocrinology, hormones, & endocrine system.
- Diabetes & Endocrine Basics
In type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce enough or cannot use insulin. The endocrine system is made up of the glands and hormones that regulate mood, growth and development ...
- Bellevue Endocrine Consultants - Mandana Ahmadian MD, PLLC ...
... endocrinologist is a specially trained doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases that affect your glands and hormone levels (endocrine system) such as: Adrenal Disorders ; Diabetes ...
- Diabetes and endocrine information from iVillage Total Health
Diabetes Signs & Symptoms: Endocrine System Cancer: Energy & Fatigue: Eye Conditions ... The Myths and Facts of Diabetes. Dr. Nancy Snyderman explains what the ...
- riversideonline.com - Diabetes Center
Diabetes Center ... Find diabetes information — types of diabetes, diabetes symptoms, diabetes treatment and strategies for managing your blood sugar.
- riversideonline.com - Diabetes Center
Diabetes Center ... Find diabetes information — types of diabetes, diabetes symptoms, diabetes treatment and strategies for managing your blood sugar.
- Rush Oak Park Hospital: Departments & Services
Endocrine System Disorders. Our endocrine specialists provide expert diagnosis and treatments for osteoporosis, thyroid disorders, menopause, impotence, obesity, polycystic ovary ...
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