made up of glands that produce and secrete hormones, chemical
substances produced in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs.
endocrine system
are chemical messengers created by the body
Hormones
is also a
part of this system; it has a role in hormone production as well as in digestion.
pancreas
hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids,
adrenals, pineal body, and the reproductive organs (ovaries and testes)
major glands of the endocrine system
is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose concentrations
resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.
Diabetes mellitus
is a hormone
produced by the beta-cells of the pancreas that is necessary for the use or storage of the body’s fuel (carbohydrate, protein, and fats).
Insulin
individuals with impaired fasting glucose (IFG) and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) are referred to as having prediabetes and are at risk for developing diabetes and coronary vascular disease (CVD).
Prediabetes
develops when there is primary defect where there is destruction of the pancreatic beta-cell, usually leading to absolute insulin deficiency resulting in (a) hyperglycemia, (b) polyurea- excessive urination, (c) polydipsia excessive thirst, (d) polyphagia-excessive hunger, (e) weight loss, (f) electrolyte disturbances, (g) dehydration, and (h) ketoacidosis.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
is a progressive disease that, in many cases, is present long before it is diagnosed.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
It is a condition in which a hormone made by the placenta prevents the body from using insulin effectively.
Glucose builds up in the blood instead of being absorbed by the cells.
Gestational diabetes mellitus 5 (GDM)
is the cornerstone in the management of diabetes melllitus
diet
is an effective intervention for the management of obesity, prediabetes, and
diabetes.
“Medical Nutrition Therapy
(MNT
