What do you suspect this patients diagnosis might be

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Endocrine Disorder Richard Santini is a 52-year-old gentleman who is somewhat overweight. He comes to the office complaining of increased thirst and urination accompanied by an increased appetite; however, he notes having lost 10 pounds in the last couple of weeks. He says he is "exhausted" and has also noted some blurring of his vision, which he attributes to being tired. What organ is probably malfunctioning? What do you suspect this patient's diagnosis might be? How could this diagnosis be confirmed? What can Richard do to help himself?

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