The endocrine system is a collection of major glands that produce and regulate hormones which aid in controlling important bodily functions. The system includes the pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, pineal gland, hypothalamus, adrenal gland, pituitary gland, and ovaries or testes. The endocrine system influences and has partial control of your metabolism, growth, sexual functionality, and general…
Thyroid Disease in Young Women: Get Help from Miami Beach’s Top Endocrinologist
Bodily functions are regulated by the endocrine system, which is a network of glands that secrete hormones. Among other functions, the hormones support growth and metabolism. Endocrine disease is present when glands, either under work or over work, producing too little or too much hormones. Endocrine diseases are the result of glands failing to work…
Diabetes While Pregnant: How Can it Affect You?
Diabetes develops when the body cannot adequately manage the glucose or blood sugar level in your body due to an issue with insulin production. Insulin is responsible for helping glucose get into your cells, so it can be used as energy. When the right amount of insulin is not produced, the glucose you get from…
Hormonal Imbalance: Signs, Symptoms and When to Treat It
Hormones are the body’s messengers, sending chemical signals throughout your body. Traveling through the bloodstream, these chemicals have a lot of clout, telling your tissues and organs what to do and how to react. Some of the activities that are regulated by hormones include your metabolism and reproductivity. When things become off-balance, meaning that there…
Diabetes Explained by Miami’s Endocrinologist
What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus refers to diseases that affect the body’s glucose or blood sugar levels. Glucose is a source of energy for your body’s cells and a source of fuel for your brain. When glucose levels are imbalanced in your body, it can lead to a host of health problems. Types of Diabetes…
What Is Hypothyroidism? A Talk with Dr. Lurie of Miami Beach
Of late you have been feeling tired and sluggish. Your muscles may be feeling weak and perhaps you have noticed your hair thinning on top. You are trying to eat well, yet you seem to be gaining weight. Of course, you blame these symptoms on getting older and your hectic life. “Chalk it up to…