CNAChpt23April

A condition in which the pancreas does not produce insulin or does not produce enough insulin; causes
problems with circulation and can damage vital organs

An organ that produces and secretes hormones

Chemical substances created by the body that control numerous body functions

A condition in which they thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, which causes body processes to speed up and metabolism to increase

The process of burning food for heat and energy

A condition in which a person’s blood glucose levels are above normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes