Hormone Basics
This gland in the neck produces hormones that control metabolism.
What is the thyroid gland?
Type 1 diabetes happens when the body attacks the cells in this organ that make insulin.
What is the pancreas?
Feeling very thirsty all the time can be a sign of this condition.
What is diabetes?
This simple finger test checks blood sugar.
What is a glucose check (finger stick)?
Since 1999
How long has Dr. Abdul-Latif been at UAB?
This hormone helps lower blood sugar.
What is insulin?
Children with Type 1 diabetes must take this medication every day.
What is insulin?
Frequent urination is a common symptom of high or low blood sugar?
What is high blood sugar?
Eating this type of nutrient raises blood sugar the most.
What are carbohydrates?
About 50% of ped endo patients
What percentage of a pediatric endocrinologist's patients have diabetes?
The pituitary gland is often called the “master” of these
What are endocrine glands?
High blood sugar is also called this.
What is hyperglycemia?
Shaking, sweating, and feeling dizzy can be signs of this.
What is low blood sugar?
This long-term blood test shows average blood sugar over about 3 months.
What is Hemoglobin A1c?
Thyroid Storm
What is an example of an Endocrine Emergency?
This type of feedback loop occurs when rising thyroid hormone levels signal the brain to decrease TSH production.
What is negative feedback?
During DKA, blood becomes acidic because of the buildup of these substances produced from fat breakdown.
What are ketones (ketoacids)
Fruity-smelling breath in a child with high blood sugar may be a sign of this emergency condition.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
This hormone can be given as an emergency injection to treat severe hypoglycemia when a child cannot swallow.
What is glucagon?
Electrolytes, Renin, Aldosterone. Testosterone for girls.
How to manage CAH Screen?
Cortisol is produced by this part of the adrenal gland.
What is the adrenal cortex?
These cells in the pancreas are destroyed in Type 1 diabetes.
What are beta cells? ?
A teenager with obesity, dark velvety patches on the neck and underarms, and elevated blood sugar may have this type of diabetes associated with insulin resistance.
What is Type 2 diabetes?
Before prolonged exercise, a child with Type 1 diabetes may need to reduce insulin or eat extra carbohydrates to prevent this complication.
What is hypoglycemia?
Labs should include Thyroid, CBC, Sed rate, bone age, and electrolytes.
What labs are included in short stature?