10 Cushing Syndrome Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #6: Hyperglycemia
Hyperglycemia refers to an increase in blood glucose. This is a common finding in patients suffering from Cushing syndrome as the increase in cortisol levels will cause the liver to produce more glucose.
Cortisol is a stress hormone; therefore, it rises in stressful situations in order to “activate the fight or flight response”, essential for our survival. It makes sense that cortisol raises blood glucose as the muscles prepare for the upcoming event.
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