Diabetes, Nutrition, Obesity and Eating Disorders

Endocrinology

Although the amount of glucose ingested varies greatly, living organisms rely on hormones produced by the endocrine glands to maintain stable blood sugar level throughout life. Normal blood sugar levels are achieved by the release of hormones into the blood that activate signalling pathways. Because the endocrine system is an important part of our body, a lot of research is being done on it. Better knowledge of the endocrine system will allow us to develop new strategies to prevent diseases such as diabetes.