Editing Endocrinology (section)

== Diseases treated by endocrinologists ==

* '''[[Diabetes management|Diabetes]] mellitus:''' This is a chronic condition that affects how your body regulates [[Blood sugar level|blood sugar]]. There are two main types: [[type 1 diabetes]], which is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body attacks the cells that produce insulin, and [[type 2 diabetes]], which is a condition in which the body either doesn't produce enough insulin or doesn't use it effectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=CDC |date=2024-07-19 |title=Diabetes Basics |url=https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/about/index.html#:~:text=Diabetes%20is%20a%20chronic%20(long,diabetes%20(diabetes%20while%20pregnant). |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=Diabetes |language=en-us}}</ref>
* '''[[Thyroid disease|Thyroid disorders]]:''' These are conditions that affect the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of your neck. The thyroid gland produces [[Hormone|hormones]] that regulate your metabolism, heart rate, and [[Thermoregulation|body temperature]]. Common thyroid disorders include hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
* '''[[Adrenal gland disorder|Adrenal disorders]]:''' The adrenal glands are located on top of your [[Kidney|kidneys]]. They produce hormones that help regulate blood pressure, blood sugar, and the body's response to stress. Common [[Adrenal gland disorder|adrenal disorders]] include Cushing syndrome (excess cortisol production) and Addison's disease (adrenal insufficiency).
* '''[[Pituitary disease|Pituitary disorders]]:''' The pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain. It produces hormones that control many other hormone-producing glands in the body. Common [[Pituitary disease|pituitary disorders]] include acromegaly (excess growth hormone production) and Cushing's disease (excess ACTH production).
* '''[[Metabolic disorder|Metabolic disorders]]:''' These are conditions that affect how your body processes food into energy. Common [[Metabolism|metabolic]] disorders include obesity, high [[cholesterol]], and gout.
* '''[[Calcium]] and bone disorders:'''  [[Endocrinologist (magazine)|Endocrinologists]] also treat conditions that affect calcium levels in the blood, such as hyperparathyroidism (too much parathyroid hormone) and osteoporosis (weak bones).
* '''Sexual and [[Reproductive disorder|reproductive disorders]]:''' Endocrinologists can also help diagnose and treat hormonal problems that affect [[sexual development]] and function, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and erectile dysfunction.
* '''[[Endocrine surgery|Endocrine]] cancers:''' These are cancers that develop in the endocrine glands.  Endocrinologists can help diagnose and treat these [[Cancer|cancers]].