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Glycated hemoglobin, also known as glycosylated hemoglobin or Hb1Ac, is a blood test that aims to assess glucose levels in the last three months before the test is performed. This is because glucose manages to be linked to one of the components of the red blood cell, hemoglobin, during the entire cycle of red blood cells, which lasts about 120 days.

Diabetes insipidus is a disorder that occurs due to an imbalance of fluids in the body, which leads to symptoms such as being very thirsty, even if you have drunk water, and excessive production of urine, which can cause dehydration. This condition occurs due to changes in regions in the brain responsible for the production, storage and release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin, which controls the rate at which urine is produced, but it can also occur d

The glucose test in pregnancy is used to identify possible gestational diabetes and should be performed between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy, even when the woman does not show signs and symptoms indicative of diabetes, such as an exaggerated increase in appetite or frequent urge to urinate, for example.

In most cases, gestational diabetes does not cause any signs or symptoms, being diagnosed only when the pregnant woman undergoes routine tests, such as glucose measurement, for example. However, some women may experience symptoms such as:

Childhood diabetes, or childhood DM, is a condition characterized by a high concentration of glucose circulating in the blood, which results in increased thirst and the urge to urinate, in addition to increased hunger, for example. Type 1 diabetes is the most common in children and happens due to the destruction of the cells in the pancreas responsible for producing insulin, which is the hormone responsible for transporting sugar into the cells and preventing it from accumu

Insulin is a hormone naturally produced by the body to control blood glucose levels, but when it is not produced in sufficient quantity or when its function is impaired, as in diabetes, it may be necessary to use synthetic insulin and injectable.

The thyroid cyst corresponds to a cavity or a closed sac that can appear in the thyroid gland, which is filled with fluid, the most common being the so-called colloid, and which in most cases does not lead to the appearance of signs or symptoms, being identified after performing tests.

Insulin can be delivered with a syringe or via a pre-filled pen, however, the syringe remains the most common and cheapest method. In either case, insulin must be injected into the layer of fat under the skin, where it will be slowly absorbed, mimicking the production of the substance by the pancreas.

Hyperglycemia is when circulating blood sugar levels are greater than 125 mg/dL fasting for at least 8 hours, or greater than 180 mg/dL 2 hours after a meal, which can happen due to insufficient amount of circulating insulin in the body, as in the case of diabetes, or as a consequence of a sedentary lifestyle, obesity and inadequate diet, for example.

Thyroid surgery is done to treat thyroid problems such as nodules, cysts, thyroid enlargement or cancer, and can be total or partial, depending on whether or not the gland is completely removed. Generally, this surgery, known as thyroidectomy, is delicate because they are close to veins, arteries, nerves and muscles essential to life, however, it is common for there to be no complications, even in cases of cancer, and changes are infrequent in the voice or bruises.

Pre-menopause is a phase of a woman's life in which the transition from the reproductive to the non-reproductive period takes place. Premenopause usually starts 10 years before menopause, starting around age 45, although it can start even earlier, around age 42.

Hypothyroidism is a thyroid disorder characterized by decreased production of the hormones T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine), which are essential for the proper functioning of the body, leading to the appearance of some symptoms, such as excessive tiredness, decreased heart rate, weight gain, hair loss and dry skin.

The symptoms of PMS can be relieved through some changes in life habits, such as regular physical activity, he althy and adequate diet and activities that promote a feeling of well-being and relaxation. However, in cases where the symptoms do not improve with these practices, the gynecologist may recommend the use of some medications, mainly contraceptives.

The insulin pump, or insulin infusion pump, is a small computerized device that releases insulin continuously for 24 hours and in very precise doses according to the person's needs, being indicated in cases of diabetes type 1 or type 2, as it works by mimicking the functioning of the pancreas.

A thyroid nodule is a small lump that appears in the neck region and is usually benign and does not represent a cause for concern or need for treatment, especially in older people. However, it is always recommended that any nodule be evaluated by an endocrinologist or general practitioner to investigate the cause.

Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that is responsible for taking glucose from the blood into the cells to be used as a source of energy for the body's working processes. The main stimulus for insulin production is the increase in blood sugar after meals.

Goiter is the enlargement of the thyroid gland that can happen as a consequence of hypo- or hyperthyroidism or iodine deficiency, for example, leading to the appearance of a kind of nodule or lump in the neck region, which becomes more rounded and wider than normal.

Cushing syndrome, also called hypercortisolism, is a hormonal disorder characterized by increased levels of the hormone cortisol in the blood, which leads to the appearance of some characteristic symptoms of the disease such as rapid weight gain and fat accumulation.