Weight of Imbalance – Hypercortisolism

Despite everything she did, Pam couldn’t get her diabetes under control. She couldn’t lose weight and even ended up in the ICU twice.

Finally, after some tests, Pam learned she didn’t have diabetes at all.

Instead, she has hypercortisolism, which the Cleveland Clinic defines as when the body produces too much of the “stress hormone” cortisol.

Pam shares how she finally got the help she needed to fight her disease. And she also explains how the experience led to her finding her husband, Ronnie.

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Richard Auchus, MD, PhD, Professor of Pharmacology and Internal Medicine, University of Michigan.