Diabetes and PA

[Guest guest]

I found the following stament interesting and wondered if PA was purposely left

out or an oversight. (Dr. Grim might want to set them straight!)

Endocrine Diseases

Endocrine diseases affect organs that produce hormones. Cushing's syndrome and

acromegaly are examples of hormonal disorders that can cause pre-diabetes and

diabetes by inducing insulin resistance. Cushing's syndrome is marked by

excessive production of cortisol—sometimes called the " stress hormone. "

Acromegaly occurs when the body produces too much growth hormone. Glucagonoma, a

rare tumor of the pancreas, can also cause diabetes. The tumor causes the body

to produce too much glucagon. Hyperthyroidism, a disorder that occurs when the

thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, can also cause elevated blood

glucose levels.

http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/causes/#type2

- 64 yo morb. ob. male - 12mm X 13mm rt. a.adnoma with previous rt. flank &

testicle pain. I have decided against an adrenalectomy at this time since

Meds. are working so well. Current BP(last week ave): 122/73

Other Issues/Opportunities: OSA w Bi-Pap settings 13/19, DM2. and PTSD.

Meds: Duloxetine hcl 80 MG, Mirtazapine 15 MG, Metoprolol Tartrate 200 MG,

81mg asprin, Metformin 2000MG and Spironolactone 50 MG.