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== == Yes. High blood levels of glucose can cause several problems, including frequent urination, excessive thirst, hunger, fatigue, weight loss, and blurry vision. However, because type 2 Diabetes develops slowly, some people with high blood sugar experience no symptoms at all.
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∙ 11y agoAlthough it has long been known that people suffering from type 1 diabetes have malfunctions in their immune system which destroy the insulin -producing cells in the pancreas.
It has shown that immune system abnormalities could be involved in type 2 diabetes. In laboratory experiments, it was revealed that a mouse could develop type 2 diabetes due to a manipulation of its immune system.
It was also shown that blood samples from type 2 diabetes patients contained antibodies against some of their own proteins, which was explained as being due to their immune systems turning on them.
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∙ 14y agoYes Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is an endocrine disorder. It is caused due to less secreatio of insulin which control the blood glucose level.
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∙ 12y agoYes they are! more prone to infections.
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What are the diseases can affect the endocrine system?
Diabetes and thyroid disease effects the endocrine system significantly. Each of these diseases have an effect on hormone levels, which is an indication of endocrine system issues.
What system is the diabetes related to?
endocrine system
What diseases have to do with the endocrine system?
Diabetes
What is a common problem with the endocrine system?
Diabetes
How does type 2 diabetes affect the excretory system?
It makes you slap max and beat him like a dog
What is a common disease of the endocrine system?
Some Disorders of the endocrine system include Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes insipidus, hyperthyroidism, dwarfism, gigantism, S.A.D.S and acromegaly.see link:http://projects.cbe.ab.ca/Diefenbaker/Biology/Bio%20Website%20Final/notes/endocrine/3_disorders.html
What is The study of diabetes mellitus called?
Not all diabetes is called mellitus. Another is called diabetes insipidus. The first is called that because the urine has sugar in it and it tastes sweet. (I know, that sounds awful. But people used to taste urine). And the second has no sweet taste. Insipid means without taste.
Can the endocrine system affect cells?
Yes, the endocrine system can affect cells. By secreting hormones into the bloodstream, the endocrine system sends chemical messengers to cells that alter their function.
What is the most common ailment of the endocrine system?
the most common ailment of the endocrine system is "goiter" the most common ailment of the endocrine system is "goiter"
What is one disease of the endocrine system?
Diabetes is a common endocrine system disease where the body either does not produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces, leading to high blood sugar levels.
What is an endocrinologist?
Endocrinologists are doctors that treat disorders of the human endocrine system, which includes the endocrine glands like the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal glands, testicles, and ovaries, all of which excrete hormones. Many endocrine disorders occur as disorders of the growth and puberty process. Common disorders they treat are: diabetes, hypoglycemia, and growth hormone deficiency.
How does diabetes affect homeostasis?
It affects the pancreas. The pancreas is supposed to make insulin, and receptors in the cells in the body are supposed to store glucose in response to the insulin. So if you have diabetes, either the pancreas is not making enough insulin (type 1) or the cells cannot use the insulin (type 2).
