Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis and Diabetes

Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis is critical for the integration and coordination of various bodily functions. The hypothalamus serves as the integrating center for the stimuli. The hypothalamus contains neurosecretory neurons if any system in the body need any thing, the hypothalamus senses and send a correct response. Many of the metabolic disorders have an endocrine origin and are accompanied by abnormal hormone concentrations. In human the full programming of key endocrine functions are done with help of Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis.