Hypercortisolism often masks itself as “just diabetes,” “just stress,” or “just getting older,” and that’s why it can turn into a serious problem. Unfortunately, it is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or missed entirely. In this conversation, Dr. Steve Edelman talks with a military veteran named Phil and his wife Cherese about years of unexplained fatigue, tough-to-control blood sugars, and high blood pressure, and the one test that made everything make sense. This episode discusses the early warning signs, how to advocate for answers and the hypercortisolism treatments that helped Phil feel like himself again. You’ll also hear why targeted hypercortisolism treatments and diabetes-specific approvals are on their way.