Tag: Hormones

Introduction Some people living with diabetes may check their blood glucose (blood sugar) first thing in the morning and be surprised to find that it is higher than expected, even though they have not eaten overnight. This is a common experience and may be related to the Dawn Phenomenon. This article explores what the Dawn […]

This fact sheet is Part 1 of the Hormones and Chronic Disease series. Follow along each month to learn more about hormones and how they impact chronic disease risk, prevention, and management.   Introduction  Hormones are part of the endocrine system which includes various glands (pituitary gland, pineal gland, hypothalamus, parathyroid, thyroid, thymus, and adrenal gland) and organs […]