October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman was diagnosed with Sheehan's syndrome and a rare complication of diabetes insipidus 33 years after symptoms began, improving with hormone therapy.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” Lifestyle changes are more effective than metformin in reducing type 2 diabetes risk in women with PCOS.
August 2015 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Women with PCOS often have metabolic issues like insulin resistance and a higher risk of diabetes and abnormal lipid levels.
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December 2020 in “BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care” Changes in SHBG levels don't predict diabetes risk reduction.
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June 2015 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Diabetes causes lasting cell dysfunctions, leading to serious complications even after blood sugar is controlled.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's severe insulin resistance improved with treatment, but she still had high testosterone levels due to ovarian issues.
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January 2012 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” The study suggests certain ACE gene variations are more common in women with PCOS and may be linked to increased insulin resistance.
December 2020 in “Nigerian journal of animal production” Dexamethasone can cause diabetes in rats, and Annona muricata bark extract may help lower blood sugar.
October 2018 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Late dumping syndrome after fundoplication can be diagnosed with an oral glucose tolerance test and managed with diet changes.
December 2024 in “American Journal of Case Reports” Underweight women with PCOS can have insulin resistance, and treatment with metformin and dexamethasone can improve symptoms.
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August 1972 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Fetal exposure to diazoxide can cause hair loss and abnormal hair growth in infants.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Liraglutide with metformin reduces body fat and improves blood sugar control better than metformin and inositol in women with prediabetes.
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November 2009 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” High androgen levels in Chinese women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of diabetes and obesity.
July 2011 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” People with early onset baldness (AGA) have higher blood sugar levels and lower sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels, suggesting SHBG could predict high blood sugar in these individuals.
A 9-year-old girl developed type 1 diabetes and alopecia after being treated for a rare kidney disease.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Metformin improved menstrual cycle regularity and signs of hyperandrogenism in adolescent girls with type 1 diabetes but did not improve blood sugar control.
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October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Finasteride may worsen blood sugar control in diabetic patients.
July 2025 in “Al-Esraa University College journal for medical sciences.” Insulin resistance is linked to higher hormone levels in women with PCOS.
November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” Men and women with diabetes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, experience different symptoms and complications.
February 2026 in “Endokrynologia Polska” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing Berardinelli–Seip syndrome.
April 2017 in “International journal of current advanced research” Pregnant women often have skin changes, but only a small percentage have skin conditions caused by or specific to pregnancy; doctors need to tell them apart for proper treatment.
January 2023 in “Integrative Journal of Medical Sciences” A young Saudi girl with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism had two rare conditions, Mauriac syndrome and Van Wyk–Grumbach syndrome.
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February 2011 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Metformin and thiazolidinediones are similarly effective for PCOS, but metformin is often preferred due to fewer side effects.
August 2015 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Women with PCOS often have insulin resistance, abnormal lipid levels, and a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease; lifestyle changes and medication like metformin can help manage these risks.
November 2025 in “Journal of Diabetes Investigation” Dapagliflozin improved blood sugar control in a man with Werner syndrome without side effects.
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December 1992 in “PubMed” Early detection of Cushing's syndrome during pregnancy is crucial to prevent severe complications.
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February 1986 in “Cancer” A pancreatic tumor caused high glucagon levels and symptoms, but treatment reduced glucagon and shrank liver tumors.
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March 2008 in “European journal of endocrinology” Women with PCOS have lower ghrelin levels and a weaker response to sugar, which might affect their feeling of fullness and lead to overeating.
141 citations
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January 1984 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause skin darkening, varicose veins, more sweating, hair growth, hair loss after birth, nail changes, and gum inflammation.
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December 2013 in “ThinkTech (Texas Tech University)” A low insulinemic diet improves weight, hormone levels, and well-being in women with PCOS.