Dual control
The 2 sides of acromegaly
Managing acromegaly has 2 key parts: what’s happening inside your body and how you feel.
Biochemical control
Biochemical control means getting your growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) levels back to normal.
Symptom control
Symptom control means managing the things you feel—like headaches, joint pain, and tiredness.
“Controlling acromegaly isn’t just about the numbers—it’s about how I feel.”
Wendy
Living with acromegaly.
Control is more than just a number
Controlling extra growth hormone and IGF-1 levels is key to managing acromegaly. It helps prevent serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes.
But even if the numbers look good, you may still struggle with pain, fatigue, and other symptoms that make life hard.
Numbers matter. But so do you
A treatment approach that combines both biochemical and symptom control is key to managing acromegaly. If you’re still experiencing symptoms, it might be time to reassess how well your treatment is working for you.
Get an acromegaly reality check
Answer a few quick questions to find out how well your acromegaly is managed.
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Which of the following best describes your current IGF-1 level?
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How intense have your acromegaly symptoms felt over the past month?
Drag the sliders to best describe the intensity of each symptom.
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What are the top challenges you face living with acromegaly?
Select all that apply.
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Ellen, living with acromegaly.
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See your results below and find out what they might mean for your acromegaly and your treatment plan.
IGF-1 and symptom intensity
IGF-1 status
Symptom intensity
The takeaway: IGF-1 levels and symptom intensity
Quality-of-life challenges
The takeaway
Access the Acromegaly Reality Tool Kit for more insights
Inside the Acromegaly Reality Tool Kit, you’ll find:
- Real stories from people living with acromegaly
- Helpful tools like the IGF-1 calculator and doctor finder
- Lifestyle tips and discussion guides to help you advocate for yourself
Wendy, living with acromegaly.
Get the 101 on IGF-1
IGF-1 level is an important part of your acromegaly story, but it’s not always easy to understand. Knowing what your level means could help you navigate your next steps with confidence.
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Tony, living with acromegaly.
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