Category Archives: Secondary Diabetes

Three hormones produced outside of the pancreas-epinephrine, growth hormone, and cortisol-all raise blood glucose levels.A catecholamine produced in the adrenal medulla, epinephrine increases blood glucose levels by stimulating gluconeogenesis and lipolysis, thus aiding in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and … Continue reading →

Clusters of about one million endocrine cells lie embedded between the acini. These endocrine cells, also known as pancreatic islets or islets of Langerhans, make up about 2% of the total mass of the pancreas. The endocrine cells function as … Continue reading →

Diabetes also can result from pancreatic disease and surgery, endocrine disorders, such as acromegaly, pheochromocytoma, and Cushing’s syndrome and therapy with drugs, such as glucocorticoids, streptozocin, pentamidine, and estrogen. Secondary diabetes usually resolves after the primary condition is treated successfully. … Continue reading →