High levels of insulin but a poor response to it ( insulin resistance), leading to high blood sugar levels
Malfunction of the adrenal glands, leading to light-headedness when a person stands up, fatigue, and sometimes patches of dark skin
In women, ending of menstrual periods and decreased fertility
In men, erectile dysfunction and development of feminine characteristics (feminization), such as loss of muscle tissue, enlarged breasts, and shrunken testes
Heart and blood vessel abnormalities
An increase in heart rate and in the amount of blood pumped
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
General symptoms
Fatigue
Weakness
Weight loss
Poor appetite
Nausea
Fever
Abdominal pain
* Features include symptoms and results of the doctor's examination. Features mentioned are typical but not always present.
