Kamiah A. Walker

About Kamiah A. Walker

Kamiah works closely with Editorial Board members to ensure that articles on EndocrineWEb are straightforward, trustworthy, and helpful. Kamiah gets a kick out of grammar and proofreading, and she enjoys the challenge of taking a complex idea—like thryoid hormone replacement therapy—and making it understandable to people who don't have an MD after their name.

She's a published author of travel stories, poetry, and various essays, in addition to being an avid runner and reader.

Articles Written by Kamiah A. Walker

Acromegaly Surgery

Learn about the different procedures, risks, and goals for acromegaly surgery.

Acromegaly Symptoms

The symptoms of acromegaly (a growth hormone disorder) develop gradually. Changes in hand and foot size are usually the first noticeable acromegaly symptoms. Read this article to learn more.

Type 1 Diabetes Risk Factors

There are several risk factors that increase your likelihood of developing type 1 diabetes.

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

Article describes lifestyle changes, such as eating right and exercising, that can help you prevent type 2 diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms

The symptoms and signs of type 1 diabetes generally develop suddenly. If you or your child has several of the symptoms listed here, make an appointment with the doctor to be tested for diabetes.

Diabetes Glossary

Diabetes comes with a whole list of new words to learn. This glossary covers the most important terms related to diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes FAQ

Get quick answers to the most common questions about type 1 diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes Overview

With type 1 diabetes, your body doesn’t produce enough of the hormone insulin, and without that, your body can’t use glucose appropriately, leading to many complications. Basic explanation of type 1 and introduction to article series.

Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms

The symptoms of type 2 diabetes (also called type 2 diabetes mellitus) develop gradually because it takes time for your body to develop insulin resistance. Learn more about symptoms in this article.

Type 2 Diabetes Facts and Tips

This list of facts and tips about type 2 diabetes provides a quick resource for you as you learn about and live with diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes Complications

Without good blood glucose control, type 1 diabetes can lead to a host of complications. Read this article to learn how to prevent short- and long-term complications.

Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin

If your type 2 diabetes symptoms can't be controlled with diet, exercise, and oral medications, you may wish to use insulin. Learn more about your options.

Type 2 Diabetes Overview

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is the most common form of diabetes. It develops when your body becomes insulin resistant; you have insulin (maybe even too much of it), but your body isn’t able to use it properly. Basic overview article.

Hyperthyroidism Complications

Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism can lead to serious complications, especially for your heart. If you don’t treat hyperthyroidism, you run the risk of developing heart arrhythmia and other cardiovascular problems. You may also develop osteoporosis.

Medullary Thyroid Cancer Forms

Medullary thyroid cancer (also called medullary thyroid carcinoma) has 4 forms: sporadic, MEN 2A-associated, MEN 2B-associated, and familial. Medullary thyroid is one of the least common thyroid cancers. Learn the differences in medullary thyroid cancer forms.

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