Are you newly diagnosed with Addison's disease or adrenal insufficiency?

We're here to make you aware of the condition, prepared to manage your health and understood by helping you to explain your condition to others.

First steps and advice

About Addison's disease and adrenal insufficiency

What is Addison's disease and adrenal insufficiency?

Addison’s disease and adrenal insufficiency are rare life-threatening endocrine conditions where the adrenal glands cease to function.

Signs and symptoms

See the common signs and symptoms associated with Addison's and adrenal insufficiency.

What is an Adrenal Crisis?

Adrenal crisis is a time-critical, life-threatening emergency and must be treated immediately.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is done by hospital blood tests and an assessment of the symptoms. Find out more about the process.

Medical terminology

See our glossary explaining some of the more common medical expressions you may come across.

Famous people with the condition

Learn about public figures who share these experiences to gain insight and inspiration.

Living with the conditions

Sick day rules

Find out how to help keep you safe and reduce the chances of an adrenal crisis when you are feeling off-colour, injured or ill.

Adrenal crisis managment

It’s vitally important you learn the signs of an impending crisis and what to do in this medical emergency.

Treatment & medication

With the correct treatment people with Addison’s disease and adrenal insufficiency can lead normal lives.

Working with your Healthcare Team

Find advice, tips and resources for communicating your condition effectively with your healthcare team.

Making others aware of your condition

Find out how to communicate your condition and your specific needs to people around you.

Coping with multiple health conditions

Addison’s and adrenal insufficiency can be associated with other health conditions.

Advice

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Find out how your lifestyle can effect and improve your condition and the changes you should make to lead a fuller life. From Exercise and diet to benefits and insurance, we've got a wealth of information for you.

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Supporting people with the conditions

Children and young people

Support and information around the specific issues facing children, teenagers and their families.

Family friends and carers

Specific advice for how you can best support a friend or loved one with their condition.

Employers

Understand the condition, the potential impact on someone in the workplace, and how you can follow best practice to support them.

Secondary schools

Managing Addison’s and adrenal insufficiency in school is important to make sure the person has the same education and experience.

Resources hub

We have a range of resources available to download or buy that will teach you about the conditions and help you and the people around you to manage them day-to-day.

Explore our materials to download or buy

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