2. Graves Disease Graves disease is the most common form of hyperthyroidism. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks your thyroid gland and causes it to overproduce the hormone thyroxine. This abnormal immune response can also affect the tissue behind the eyes as well as the skin, usually on your lower legs and feet. The body’s metabolism can increase 60 to 100%, because thyroxine regulates the body’s metabolism. Graves’ disease is rarely life threatening. It may develop at any age in either men or women. Graves disease is more common in women and usually begins after age 20. Runaway Bride

3. Creatinism Cretinism is a condition produced in infants and children due to lack of thyroid hormone. It usually results from a congenital defect of the thyroid. However, it can develop later if there is a lack of iodine in the diet. Cretinism causes very serious retardation of physical and mental development. If the condition is left untreated, growth is stunted and the physical stature attained is that of a dwarf. In addition the skin is thick, flabby, and waxy in color, the nose is flattened, the abdomen protrudes, and there is a general slowness of movement and speech. If discovered early enough and treated with thyroid extract and iodine, growth may be normal, and mental facilities greatly improved.

4. Diabetes mellitis Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. People with diabetes have problems converting food to energy. After a meal, food is broken down into a sugar called glucose, which is carried by the blood to cells throughout the body. Cells use the hormone insulin, made in the pancreas, to help them process blood glucose into energy. There are two types of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2.

5. Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. The immune system attacks and destroys the beta cells in the pancreas which produce insulin. Type 1 diabetics must administer insulin daily through either shots, or an insulin pump. Type 1 diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live long, healthy lives.

6. Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes, formerly called adult onset or noninsulin dependent diabetes, is the most common form of diabetes. People can develop type 2 diabetes at any age, even during childhood. Being overweight and inactive increases the chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Treatment includes taking diabetes medicines, making wise food choices, exercising regularly, and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol.