Therapy Since in Addison’s disease the adrenal glands are destroyed and cannot regenerate, this disease cannot be cured. However, it can be treated well with a lifelong therapy. It is necessary to supply the hormones, which are no longer produced sufficiently by the adrenal glands, from outside (substitution). As a rule, both glucocorticoids (cortisol) and … Therapy | Addison’s disease
Addison crisis An Addison crisis occurs when the body needs more cortisol than it has available in the situation. This is usually the case in stressful situations. These include severe physical stress, but also febrile infections, gastrointestinal infections or operations. Similarly, severe psychological stress, trauma or the sudden discontinuation of cortisol therapy can lead to … Addison crisis | Addison’s disease
Tertiary adrenal cortex insufficiency Also the external supply of cortisol, such as in the form of tablets for the treatment of various diseases, can cause adrenal cortex insufficiency. Occasionally, this is also referred to as tertiary adrenal insufficiency. The pituitary gland shuts down its production of ACTH due to the increased amount of externally supplied … Tertiary adrenal cortex insufficiency | Addison’s disease
Control loop and release control The release of the adrenal cortex hormones takes place through a control loop with negative feedback. In the process, a substance called ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) is produced in the brain (more precisely the pituitary gland). This substance reaches the adrenal cortex via the bloodstream and causes the hormones to be … Control loop and release control | Addison’s disease
Synonyms in a broader sense Sugar, diabetes, adult-onset diabetes, type I, type II, gestational diabetes Literal translation: “honey-sweet flow Diets and weight normalization, Physical activity, as this increases the sensitivity of muscle cells to insulin, AbstentionReduction of nicotine and alcohol. Medicines: oral antidiabetics or insulin Training of the patient Measures to avoid complications (prophylaxis) and … Therapy Diabetes mellitus
Specific therapy of diabetes type 2 The type 2 diabetic should receive a phase-appropriate, step-by-step therapy. The first stage and most important therapeutic measure is weight normalization, which should be achieved and maintained by a diabetes diet and regular physical activity (endurance training). Basically, there are two different therapeutic approaches to the drug therapy of … Specific therapy of diabetes type 2 | Therapy Diabetes mellitus
Long term complications Common concomitant and secondary diseases in type – 2 diabetics 75.2% high blood pressure 11.9% Damage to the retina (retinopathy) 10.6% Damage to the nerves (neuropathy) 9.1% heart attack 7.4% Circulatory disorder (peripheral arterial occlusive disease (pAVK)) 4.7% Apoplexy (stroke) 3.3% Nephropathy (renal insufficiency) 1.7% diabetic foot 0.8% Amputation of limbs 0,3% … Long term complications | Therapy Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes is a very widespread disease that affects more and more people. It can develop at any age. There are two different forms of the so-called diabetes mellitus. Both are metabolic disorders that lead to a constantly elevated blood sugar level. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form. The body develops a resistance to … How do I recognize diabetes?
Diabetes in children In babies, toddlers and also in children it is usually diabetes type 1 that occurs. In this autoimmune disease, which can be congenital or develop over the course of a lifetime, the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas are destroyed. However, specific symptoms only occur when more than 80% of the cells have … Diabetes in children | How do I recognize diabetes?
