Medical Stories - Hypercortisolism: Pam's Story

Despite everything she did, Pam couldn’t get her diabetes under control. She was on insulin as well as dozens of other medications. But 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 explains 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. Medical Stories is now streaming! Search "Medical Stories" on the ROKU Channel. Also, look for Medical Stories on your Public Television station (check your local PBS listings). For more content like this, subscribe to our YouTube channel. Or visit https://medicalstories.tv/ to learn more about this very popular documentary series. Follow us on Facebook:   / medicalstories.pubtv.pbs   Check us out on Instagram:   / medicalstories_pubtv_pbs   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:    / @medicalstories   Look for us on TikTok:   / medicalstories.tv   #MedicalStories #InspiringMedicalStories #Documentary #Documentaries #Medical #Diseases #Disease #Hypercortisolism #Cushing #Cushings #CushingsSyndrome #CushingsAwareness #Cortisol Chapters: 0:00 Pam's Story 0:37 Pam and Ronnie 2:53 Waking Up in the Hospital 3:48 Cushing's Syndrome and Hypercortisolism 5:34 Pam's Weight Struggles 7:03 Getting the Right Diagnosis 9:29 Pam's Hopeful Message