Prediabetes Prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar is high, but not high enough to be type 2 diabetes. Very common More than 3 million US cases per year Treatable by a medical professional Requires a medical diagnosis Lab tests or imaging always required Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong Without intervention, it's likely to become type 2 diabetes within…
Common More than 200,000 US cases per year Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured Requires a medical diagnosis Lab tests or imaging always required Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong The cause of polycystic ovary syndrome isn't well understood, but may involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Symptoms include menstrual irregularity, excess hair growth, acne, and…
An endocrinologist is a specially trained doctor. Endocrinologists diagnose diseases that affect your glands. They know how to treat conditions that are often complex and involve many systems within your body. Your primary care doctor refers you to an endocrinologist when you have a problem with your endocrine system. What do Endocrinologists do? Endocrinologists are trained to diagnose and treat hormone…