Disease of the Endocrine System: Diabetes

Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism. Most of the food we eat is broken down into glucose which is the form of sugar in the blood and the main source of fuel for the body. After digestion, glucose passes into the bloodstream. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, large gland behind the stomach must be present in order for glucose to get into cells for growth and energy.
When we eat, the pancreas is supposed to automatically produce the right amount of insulin to move glucose from blood into our cells. …