Question 1

how can a hyposecretion of aldosterone and cortisol hormones lead to low blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Gluconeogenesis: Hi. In prolonged fasting, cortisol plays an important role in a process the liver uses to make sugar from amino acids called gluconeogenesis. If glycogen (stored sugar) is depleted (happens in less than 24 hours of fasting), and the body cannot make enough new sugar from amino acids, low blood sugar can occur. Aldosterone does not play a role in gluconeogenesis.

Question 2

what is adenohypophyseal hyposecretion? is there any cure for this?

Accepted Answer

Hypothalamic pituit: It depends on the cause.  Why is your hypothalamus not activating your pituitary?   If it is caused by a tumor, you may need a neurosurgeon.  By anorexia nervosa, then that should be treated.  Who told you that you have this?  A legitimate Endocrinologist/physician, hopefully.

Question 3

what disease would occur if there is hyposecretion of glucagon?

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Loss of glucagon: People with type 1 diabetes often lose their glucagon after many years.  T1DM is a disease of the beta cell in the pancreas, and the alpha cells (which make glucagon) are initially ok.  But after many years, diabetics lose the alpha cells too.  They can't mobilize glucose from the liver and are prone to hypoglycemia.

Question 4

what are the effects of hypersecretion and hyposecretion of vasopressin?

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Vasopressin: Used in 2 conditions: 1) Diabetes Insipidus and 2) Extreme malignant high Blood Pressure.  It is given either by IV or sub-cutaneously.  It has a ver short half-life (about 20 min.)

Question 5

my cortisol level was 739nmol/l is this normal or should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the time: would be helpful to know what the laboratories reference range is, as cortisol levels vary over the course of the day.  When was the sample obtained?

Question 6

what distinguishes nmol/l in salivary from that in free plasma cortisol?

Accepted Answer

There is: No way to compare since they measure different things. The salivary tests measures total cortisol, which is different from the free cortisol faction in the blood. Check w/your doctor. Either test can be effective when utilized properly.

Question 7

blood am cortisol elevated (875nmol/l). what could have caused this? test taken at 8am. 1 hour after waking up.

Accepted Answer

Cortisol controversy: This test is done to assess under producing or overactive adrenal glands, an adrenal gland tumor, some types of cancer, or long-term use of corticosteroids.   cortisol level is always highest early morning.  Tests repeated in blood and saliva are done plus 24 hour urine levels  are more accurate.  variations in diagnosis. See endocrinologist.

Question 8

what does it represent cortisol levels of 1800?

Accepted Answer

Cortisol: Cortisol levels vary naturally over the span of a day. Highest are expected in the 6-8am period and fall from there thru bedtime. Healthy energy and wakefullness is supported by appropriate levels. Here's info - but ask your doctor to help you understand your results and the meaning. 
http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/cortisol/tab/test?gclid=cjbektdkolocfuhk7aodsxeaxa
best wishes!

Question 9

what is the significance of high cortisol levels?

Accepted Answer

Adrenal or Pituitary: Excessive production of cortisol may result from a tumor in pituitary producing a hormone that stimulates the adrenal gland.  Lesions in the adrenal gland, hyperplasia, adenoma, carcinoma, may also cause increase in cortisol levels.  
You need to consult your doctor and/or an endocrinologist.

Question 10

what to do if i have high cortisol and wondering why it's like that?

Accepted Answer

See endocrinologist: Hi. Hi cortisol may be Cushing's syndrome (notice I said MAY, not is). The appropriate tests must be done, which include 24-hour urine cortisol, midnight salivary cortisol (several values), maybe a dexamethasone suppression test. If Cushing's, can be pituitary disease, adrenal disease or paraneoplastic (associated with a cancer-rare overall). Get properly evaluated. Good luck!

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What are the effects of hypersecretion and hyposecretion of vasopressin?

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My cortisol level was 739nmol/l is this normal or should i be concerned?

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What distinguishes nmol/l in salivary from that in free plasma cortisol?

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Blood am cortisol elevated (875nmol/l). what could have caused this? test taken at 8am. 1 hour after waking up.

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What does it represent cortisol levels of 1800?

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What is the significance of high cortisol levels?

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