Diabulimia: A Hidden Threat for Type 1 Diabetics
What is Diabulimia?
Diabulimia is a dangerous eating disorder that affects people with type 1 diabetes who intentionally skip or reduce insulin to lose weight....
Acanthosis Nigricans: What You Need to Know
Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) is a skin condition characterized by dark, velvety, thickened patches or plaques, typically appearing in body folds and creases. Common sites...
Galactosemia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments of this Rare Illness
Galactosemia is a rare but serious genetic metabolic condition resulting from a deficiency in one of the enzymes needed to metabolize galactose, a simple...
Understanding Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare inherited metabolic disorder that causes a dangerous buildup of the amino acid phenylalanine in the body. It results from...
Lactic Acidosis: Diagnosis and Management
Lactic acidosis is a condition characterized by excess lactic acid in the body, which may arise due to excess production or underutilization of lactate...
Hyperinsulinemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Hyperinsulinemia refers to higher-than-normal (hyper-) insulin levels in the blood (-emia). Produced by the pancreas, insulin is an essential hormone that regulates blood sugar...
